Production Lead – Zeeland Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Zeeland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Zeeland, MI is actively seeking a Production Lead to manage daily tasks on the production line, align output with the schedule, and mentor operators. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, with responsibilities spanning task assignment, line problem troubleshooting, and coordinated handoffs at shift change.

Candidates should have hands-on manufacturing experience and be comfortable with standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of hands-on production or assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, and basic quality documents.
• Comfort with shift work and standing for extended periods.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills for output and scrap tracking.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma

Six Sigma

ERP

SAP

Excel

Data Analysis

Quality Control

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certificate in manufacturing

Tools

Minitab

SAP

ERP system

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Production Lead | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 – $82,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a production lead? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Zeeland area seeking experienced Production Leads to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Production Lead opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Zeeland in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Olive.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Zeeland area that add Production Leads to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Prior experience directing or coaching small teams on a line or in a work cell.
• Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, and basic quality documents.
• Comfort with shift work and standing for extended periods.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills for output and scrap tracking.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of hands-on production or assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in a manufacturing field.
• Familiarity with production tracking software or ERP shop floor modules.
• Formal lean or continuous improvement training such as kaizen or 5S.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification.
• Experience with quality systems or ISO audit participation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Group Leader, Operations Lead, Production Supervisor, Line Lead, Shift Lead, Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Lead, Assembly Lead, Production Coordinator, Cell Leader

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume Data Offers Lean Six Sigma Support Lean Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Operations Waste Collaboration Analysis ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Metrics Continuous Improvement SAP Quality Control Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Excel Oracle Preparation Data Analysis Software Project Management Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 55,000.00 – 82,000.00 (US Dollar)