Working Supervisor – Plainwell Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, MI is recruiting for Working Supervisors to help oversee shift operations in manufacturing environments. This opportunity is sized for candidates who can lead a small team and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

Salary ranges from $59,000 to $86,000 per year and depends on experience. Join a network that partners with Plainwell-area manufacturers to connect skilled supervisors with meaningful roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; several years in manufacturing or production.
• Experience leading a small team.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting within posted limits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor output, quality checks, and downtime; adjust staffing.
• Train new hires and coach safe work methods.
• Escalate maintenance or process issues to the right contact.
• Complete shift paperwork and handoff notes.
• Enforce safety rules and housekeeping on the floor.
• Report attendance and performance to the department manager.
• Open the shift by reviewing production schedules.
• Operate equipment and work on the line with the crew.

Skills

Safety Regulations

Data Entry

Product Quality

Manufacturing

Operations

Software

Maintenance

Training

Management

Quality Systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or associate degree

Tools

Forklift certification

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

Working Supervisor | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $59,000 – $86,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a working supervisor? 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 Plainwell area seeking skilled 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 Plainwell in Allegan County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Hope.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Plainwell region seeking Working Supervisors. 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

• Monitor output, quality checks, and downtime, and adjust staffing as needed.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Basic math and recordkeeping skills for production counts and shift reports.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting within posted limits.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

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

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

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Data Offers Output Support BASIC Product Quality Operations Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Computer Literacy Compensation Manufacturing Data Entry Regulations Materials Preparation Software Maintenance Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 59,000.00 – 86,000.00 (US Dollar)