Finishing Supervisor - Mason Area

Job Description

Job Description

Finishing Supervisor | Mason, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 - $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in finishing supervisor? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Mason seeking experienced Finishing Supervisors to drive results.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mason region seeking Finishing 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

• Supervise and coordinate daily finishing operations to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Ensure all finished products consistently meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate finishing department personnel, fostering a productive and skilled team.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor and optimize the utilization of materials, equipment, and labor within the finishing department.
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, implementing corrective actions promptly to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely product delivery.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing finishing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• In-depth knowledge of various finishing processes (e.g., painting, powder coating, assembly, polishing) and associated equipment.
• Proven ability to effectively lead, train, and motivate a production team to meet daily targets.
• Strong understanding and application of quality control standards, safety regulations, and continuous improvement principles.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions efficiently.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex)
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a finishing environment
• Familiarity with advanced automated finishing equipment programming or troubleshooting

Job Titles That Should Apply

Finishing Supervisor, Finishing Lead, Production Finishing Supervisor, Manufacturing Finishing Supervisor, Surface Finishing Supervisor, Assembly Finishing Supervisor, Quality Finishing Supervisor, Finishing Foreman, Post-Process Supervisor, Final Operations Supervisor

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.