Production Supervisor - St. Johns Area

Job Description:

Production Supervisor | St. Johns, MI

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

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for leading teams and ensuring production targets are met? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in St. Johns seeking experienced Production Supervisors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the St. Johns region seeking Production 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency and adherence to schedules.
• Supervise, train, and mentor production line personnel, fostering a high-performance team.
• Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions to meet company standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods to optimize production flow.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a production team to meet or exceed production targets.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software (e.g., ERP, MES) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
• Bilingual (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Team Lead, Operations Supervisor, Production Manager, Shop Floor Supervisor, Production Coordinator, Line Supervisor, Production Foreman, Shift Supervisor

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

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Safety Regulations
• Data
• Offers
• Inventory
• Lean Six Sigma
• Access
• Support
• Product Quality
• Lean Manufacturing
• Organization
• Six Sigma
• Operations
• Raw Materials
• Mandarin
• Analysis
• ERP
• Compliance
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Recruiting
• Spanish
• Compensation
• Continuous Improvement
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excel
• Regulations
• Power BI
• Oracle
• Materials
• Preparation
• Data Analysis
• Software
• Maintenance
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Communication


Salary Package:
$ 62,000.00 - 89,000.00 (US Dollar)