Production Supervisor | Alpena, MI

Salary Range: $65,000 - $92,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for leading teams and ensuring production targets are met? 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 Alpena area seeking skilled Production 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 Production Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Alpena in Alpena County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Ossineke, Hillman, Rogers City, and Lincoln.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Alpena area seeking Production 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

• Assign work to line operators and monitor output against targets.
• Walk the floor to check safety practices and address hazards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems with maintenance and quality.
• Track scrap, downtime, and labor hours and report results to management.
• Coach operators on standard work and correct performance issues.
• Complete shift handoff notes and production paperwork.
• Support audits and continuous improvement projects.
• Open the shift by reviewing production schedules and staffing needs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read production schedules and basic quality data.
• Strong communication skills with hourly and salaried staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• to 5 years of production or line lead experience in manufacturing.
• Prior supervisory or team lead responsibility.
• Working knowledge of lean tools and standard work.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Formal safety training such as OSHA 30.
• Six Sigma or lean certification.
• Associate or bachelor degree in business or operations.
• Experience in automotive, food, or metal fabrication plants.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Operations Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Assembly Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Area Supervisor, Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Line Supervisor

Work Authorization

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

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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org. 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.