Working Supervisor – Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Working Supervisors in the Caledonia, MI area to join its manufacturing-focused network. These roles involve leading on the floor, coordinating shifts, and ensuring safe, efficient production alongside the crew.

Candidates should have hands-on manufacturing experience, prior leadership, and familiarity with production equipment, safety, and record-keeping. Roles emphasize growth and alignment with regional manufacturers near Caledonia.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior experience leading or directing the work of a small team.
• Working knowledge of production equipment and standard work instructions.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills for production counts and shift reports.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting within posted limits.

Responsibilities

• Train new hires and coach team members on safe work methods and standard procedures.
• Handle minor troubleshooting and escalate maintenance or process issues to the right contact.
• Complete shift paperwork, production counts, and handoff notes for the next supervisor.
• Enforce safety rules and housekeeping standards on the floor.
• Report attendance, performance, and discipline matters to the department manager.
• Open the shift by reviewing production schedules and assigning work to team members.
• Operate equipment and work on the line alongside the crew during the shift.
• Monitor output, quality checks, and downtime, and adjust staffing as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Shift coordination

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Job Description:

Working Supervisor | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 – $81,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a working supervisor? 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 Caledonia area seeking experienced Working 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 Working Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Caledonia area seeking Working Supervisors who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Train new hires and coach team members on safe work methods and standard procedures.
• Handle minor troubleshooting and escalate maintenance or process issues to the right contact.
• Complete shift paperwork, production counts, and handoff notes for the next supervisor.
• Enforce safety rules and housekeeping standards on the floor.
• Report attendance, performance, and discipline matters to the department manager.
• Open the shift by reviewing production schedules and assigning work to team members.
• Operate equipment and work on the line alongside the crew during the shift.
• Monitor output, quality checks, and downtime, and adjust staffing as needed.

Recommended Qualifications

• Several years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior experience leading or directing the work of a small team.
• Working knowledge of production equipment and standard work instructions.
• Basic math and record‑keeping skills for production counts and shift reports.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting within posted limits.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Qualifications

• Technical certificate or associate degree in a related field.
• Formal supervisory or leadership training.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Lead Operator, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Team Lead, Line Lead, Working Foreman, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Assembly Supervisor, Operations 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:

Resume Safety Regulations Data Offers Output Lean Six Sigma Access Support BASIC Six Sigma Operations Analysis ERP Checks Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Spanish Compensation SAP Quality Control Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Excel Regulations Power BI Records Oracle Preparation Data Analysis Software English Leadership Communication

Salary Package:

$ 54,000.00 – 81,000.00 (US Dollar)