Production Supervisor - Grandville Area | Lean & Safety

The Pivot Group Careers; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Production Supervisor for opportunities in Grandville, MI. You will manage line operators, monitor output, and ensure production targets are met while enforcing safety and quality standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, lean tools, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams. Previous supervision in manufacturing and strong communication with hourly and salaried staff are key assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-5 years of production or line lead experience in manufacturing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to line operators and monitor output against targets.
• Walk the floor to check safety practices and address hazards.
• 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Minitab

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Quality Control

English Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor degree in business or operations

Tools

ERP

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Production Supervisor for opportunities in Grandville, MI. You will manage line operators, monitor output, and ensure production targets are met while enforcing safety and quality standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, lean tools, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams. Previous supervision in manufacturing and strong communication with hourly and salaried staff are key assets.