Production Supervisor – Paw Paw Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively seeking Production Supervisors to support manufacturers in and around Paw Paw, Michigan. These roles demand leadership to drive safety, quality and output while coordinating line staffing and daily production schedules.

Positions offer a salary range of $60,000 to $87,000 per year, dependent on experience, with opportunities for advancement in Michigan’s manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

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

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

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Minitab

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Production Supervisor | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 – $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for leading teams and ensuring production targets are met? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Paw Paw area seeking experienced 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 Paw Paw in Van Buren County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including South Haven, Bangor, Coloma, and Decatur.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Paw Paw area that seek Production Supervisors. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual 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.

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

• 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.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Minitab Resume Data Offers Output Lean Six Sigma Support Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Operations Analysis ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Spanish Compensation Continuous Improvement SAP Quality Control Manufacturing Excel Oracle Preparation Data Analysis Software Planning English Leadership

Salary Package:

$ 60,000.00 – 87,000.00 (US Dollar)