Shop Foreman – Grand Rapids Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI is recruiting a Shop Foreman to lead the shop floor, enforce safety, and manage daily production. The role offers a salary range of $71,000 to $105,000 depending on experience and will focus on supervising machinists and coordinating workflows on site.

The position requires hands‑on machining experience, leadership ability, and strong communication to ensure quality and on‑time delivery. Eligible candidates should be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five+ years of hands‑on machining or fabrication experience.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience on a shop floor.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Working knowledge of CNC setup and machine shop math.
• Strong verbal communication and clear record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety rules and keep the floor clean and organized.
• Train new operators on setup, inspection, and shop procedures.
• Review shift handoffs and close out work orders at the end of the day.
• Open the shop each morning and confirm which jobs are running on each machine.
• Assign work to machinists and operators based on schedule and skill.
• Check first articles and spot-check parts during the shift.
• Troubleshoot machine and tooling problems and call maintenance when needed.
• Track job progress and report delays to the production manager.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precise measurement tools

Verbal communication

Record keeping

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job tracking software

CNC setup

Job description

Job Description:

Shop Foreman | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 – $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a shop foreman? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Grand Rapids area seeking experienced Shop Foremans.

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 Shop Foreman opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Grand Rapids in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including East Grand Rapids and Northview.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Grand Rapids region seeking Shop Foremans. 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

• Enforce safety rules and keep the floor clean and organized.
• Train new operators on setup, inspection, and shop procedures.
• Review shift handoffs and close out work orders at the end of the day.
• Open the shop each morning and confirm which jobs are running on each machine.
• Assign work to machinists and operators based on schedule and skill.
• Check first articles and spot-check parts during the shift.
• Troubleshoot machine and tooling problems and call maintenance when needed.
• Track job progress and report delays to the production manager.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of hands-on machining or fabrication experience.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience on a shop floor.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Working knowledge of CNC setup and machine shop math.
• Strong verbal communication and clear record keeping.

Bonus Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in machining or manufacturing technology.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement projects.
• Familiarity with ERP or job tracking software.
• Forklift or overhead crane certification.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Fabrication Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Production Team Lead, Operations Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Lead Machinist, CNC Supervisor

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Offers Inventory Support Operations Machinery Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Quality Control Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Regulations Materials Preparation Maintenance Training Leadership Communication

Salary Package:

$ 71,000.00 – 105,000.00 (US Dollar)