Working Supervisor – Traverse City Area

The Pivot Group Careers

Traverse (MI)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 89,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting for Working Supervisor roles around Traverse City, MI. This network focuses on connecting skilled candidates with manufacturing opportunities in the region, offering paths to growth and stable employment.

Ideal candidates will lead shifts, ensure safety, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with local manufacturers.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience leading or directing a small team.
Working knowledge of production equipment and standard work instructions.
Basic math and recordkeeping skills for production counts and shift reports.

Responsibilities

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.
Train new hires and coach team members on safe work methods and standard procedures.
Handle minor troubleshooting and upscale maintenance or process issues to the right contact.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Quality Control

Safety

Data Analysis

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Working Supervisor | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $62,000 – $89,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated 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 and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Traverse City area seeking experienced Working Supervisors to strengthen their teams.

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 Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Suttons Bay, and Empire.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Traverse City area that seek skilled Working 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

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.
Train new hires and coach team members on safe work methods and standard procedures.
Handle minor troubleshooting and upscale maintenance or process issues to the right contact.

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

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.

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