Production Supervisor | Lean Ops & Team Leadership

The Pivot Group Careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and ensure production targets are met. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a dynamic plant setting.

Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience, knowledge of lean tools, and the ability to read schedules and data. This full-time on-site position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to advance in Michigan’s manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of production or line lead experience.
• Supervisory or team-lead responsibilities.
• Lean tools and standard work knowledge.
• Ability to read production schedules and quality data.
• Strong communication with hourly and salaried staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Minitab

Excel

ERP

SAP

Oracle

MES

Data Analysis

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and ensure production targets are met. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a dynamic plant setting.

Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience, knowledge of lean tools, and the ability to read schedules and data. This full-time on-site position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to advance in Michigan’s manufacturing sector.