Production Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Team Coach

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Production Leads for manufacturers in and around Whitehall, MI. This network connects skilled operators with the right shifts and teams, offering long-term fit over quick hire. Compensation reflects experience and local market norms.

Opportunities emphasize standard work adherence, safety, and strong communication to keep lines running smoothly and to drive improvements across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production or assembly teams in manufacturing.
• Ability to read work instructions, schedules and quality docs.
• Comfort with shift work and standing for extended periods.
• Strong problem solving and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Check that operators follow standard work instructions and safety rules during the shift.
• Help troubleshoot equipment stops and elevate maintenance issues that cannot be resolved quickly.
• Track scrap, rework, and downtime on shift records and hand off notes to the next lead.
• Train new operators on station tasks and sign off on basic competency checks.
• Keep work areas clean and confirm tools and materials are staged for the next run.
• Support shift start meetings and communicate quality alerts or schedule changes to the team.
• Assign daily work tasks to production line staff and adjust assignments when absences or line issues occur.
• Monitor line output and pace against the daily schedule and report shortfalls to the supervisor.

Skills

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

ERP

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Data Analysis

Quality Control

Leadership

Management

Project Management

Team Performance

Cost Reduction

Continuous Improvement

Regulations

Safety Regulations

Recruiting

Spanish

Preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Production Leads for manufacturers in and around Whitehall, MI. This network connects skilled operators with the right shifts and teams, offering long-term fit over quick hire. Compensation reflects experience and local market norms.

Opportunities emphasize standard work adherence, safety, and strong communication to keep lines running smoothly and to drive improvements across shifts.