The posting
Production Supervisor | Ironwood, MI
Salary Range: $67,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
Are you a skilled professional with a passion for leading teams and ensuring production targets are met? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Ironwood area seeking experienced 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 Ironwood in Gogebic County, within about 45 minutes of the city.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Ironwood 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.
Usual Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Six Sigma or lean certification.
- Associate or bachelor degree in business or operations.
- Experience in automotive, food, or metal fabrication plants.
- Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
- Formal safety training such as OSHA 30.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Plant Supervisor, Area Supervisor, Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Assembly 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.
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.



