Production Supervisor – Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Production Supervisor for roles in the Caledonia area, within Kent County, MI. The position offers a salary range of $66,000 to $93,000 per year, depending on experience, and requires leadership of production teams to meet targets.

We partner with manufacturers in Michigan, providing access to roles that fit your background in lean manufacturing and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–5 years of production or line lead experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong communication with hourly and salaried staff.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems with maintenance and quality.
• Track scrap, downtime, and labor hours and report results to management.
• Coach operators on standard work and correct performance issues.
• Complete shift handoff notes and production paperwork.
• Support audits and continuous improvement projects.
• Open the shift by reviewing production schedules and staffing needs.
• Assign work to line operators and monitor output against targets.
• Walk the floor to check safety practices and address hazards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Product quality

ERP

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

Production Supervisor | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $66,000 – $93,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for leading teams and ensuring production targets are met? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Caledonia area seeking skilled Production Supervisors.

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 Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Caledonia region seeking Production Supervisors. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems with maintenance and quality.
• Track scrap, downtime, and labor hours and report results to management.
• Coach operators on standard work and correct performance issues.
• Complete shift handoff notes and production paperwork.
• Support audits and continuous improvement projects.
• Open the shift by reviewing production schedules and staffing needs.
• Assign work to line operators and monitor output against targets.
• Walk the floor to check safety practices and address hazards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or team lead responsibility.
• Working knowledge of lean tools and standard work.
• Ability to read production schedules and basic quality data.
• Strong communication skills with hourly and salaried staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• to 5 years of production or line lead experience in manufacturing.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma or lean certification.
• Associate or bachelor degree in business or operations.
• Experience in automotive, food, or metal fabrication plants.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Formal safety training such as OSHA 30.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Shift Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Assembly Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Area Supervisor, Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor

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:

Resume Safety Regulations 5S Offers Kaizen Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Operations Waste ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Spanish Compensation Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Communication Skills Regulations Preparation Software Planning Maintenance Leadership Communication

Salary Package:

$ 66,000.00 – 93,000.00 (US Dollar)