Production Lead - Zeeland Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Production Lead in Zeeland, MI to supervise daily manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes training and mentoring a production team and coordinating with other departments to optimize schedules and material flow.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in manufacturing production with 2+ years in a lead role, strong lean and improvement experience, and proficiency with MES and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing production experience with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience training, mentoring, and motivating production teams to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.
• Proficiency in using MES and other production management software (ERP familiarity a plus).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production team members.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other departments to optimize production schedules and material flow.
• Monitor production metrics and prepare reports on performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-department communication

Tools

MES

SAP/Oracle ERP

Job description

Production Lead | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in production lead? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Zeeland seeking experienced Production Leads.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Zeeland seeking Production Leads who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production team members.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other departments to optimize production schedules and material flow.
• Monitor production metrics and prepare reports on performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing production, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and motivate production teams to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing execution systems (MES) and other production management software.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Lead, Production Team Lead, Production Coordinator, Production Foreman, Operations Lead, Assembly Lead, Line Lead, Shop Floor Lead, Production Chargehand