Production Supervisor – Mason Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Production Supervisors for Mason, MI area. This role focuses on leading production teams, meeting targets, and ensuring safety.

The position involves coordinating shifts and collaborating with maintenance and quality teams to keep line performance on track. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment and processes, tracking downtime and labor hours, coaching operators on standard work, and supporting audits and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 5 years of production or line lead experience in manufacturing.
• Prior supervisory or team lead responsibility.
• Working knowledge of lean tools and standard work.

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.

Job description

Job Description:

Production Supervisor | Mason, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 – $91,000 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 Mason 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 Mason in Ingham County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Williamston, Webberville, Leslie, and Fowlerville.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Mason area that seek skilled Production Supervisors. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

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

• 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.
• Prior supervisory or team lead responsibility.
• Working knowledge of lean tools and standard work.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Lean Six Sigma Access Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Operations Waste Collaboration ERP Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Spanish Compensation Mentoring Continuous Improvement SAP Quality Control Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Regulations Oracle Preparation Maintenance Leadership Communication

Salary Package:

$ 64,000.00 – 91,000.00 (US Dollar)