Production Lead - Monroe Area
Quick Summary
Production Lead | Monroe, MI Salary Range: $54,000 - $81,000 depending on experience Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a production lead? The Pivot Group Network,
We work with companies in the Monroe area that add Production Leads to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Check that operators follow standard work instructions and safety rules during the shift.
- →Help troubleshoot equipment stops and escalate maintenance issues that cannot be resolved quickly.
- →Track scrap, rework, and downtime on shift records and hand off notes to the next lead.
- →Train new operators on station tasks and sign off on basic competency checks.
- →Keep work areas clean and confirm tools and materials are staged for the next run.
- →Support shift start meetings and communicate quality alerts or schedule changes to the team.
- →Assign daily work tasks to production line staff and adjust assignments when absences or line issues occur.
- →Monitor line output and pace against the daily schedule and report shortfalls to the supervisor.
Requirements
~1 min read- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years of hands-on production or assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Prior experience directing or coaching small teams on a line or in a work cell.
- Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, and basic quality documents.
- Comfort with shift work and standing for extended periods.
- Basic math and recordkeeping skills for output and scrap tracking.
- Forklift or powered industrial truck certification.
- Experience with quality systems or ISO audit participation.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in a manufacturing field.
- Familiarity with production tracking software or ERP shop floor modules.
- Formal lean or continuous improvement training such as kaizen or 5S.
Production Coordinator, Cell Leader, Group Leader, Operations Lead, Production Supervisor, Line Lead, Shift Lead, Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Lead, Assembly Lead
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $54,000–$81,000 a year
- 46% above the $46,228 median for Production Associate jobs on Jobera (680 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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