Finishing Supervisor | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $59,000 - $86,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in finishing supervisor? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Charlotte seeking experienced Finishing Supervisors.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Charlotte 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 production activities to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor finished product quality, conducting inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate finishing team members, fostering a skilled and productive workforce.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and maintain a safe, clean, and organized finishing area.
• Optimize finishing processes and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with production planning and quality control departments to resolve issues and improve workflow.
• Manage material flow for finishing operations, ensuring proper inventory levels and minimizing scrap.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing finishing processes, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong technical understanding of various finishing techniques (e.g., painting, coating, assembly, polishing) and associated equipment.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain quality control standards and optimize finishing line processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities for production issues, equipment, and quality defects.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software.
• Certification in a specialized finishing technique (e.g., industrial painting, powder coating, anodizing, precision assembly).
• Familiarity with advanced quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, or MSA.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Finishing Supervisor, Surface Finishing Supervisor, Coating Supervisor, Paint Shop Supervisor, Production Supervisor (Finishing), Finishing Team Leader, Lead Finisher, Post-Processing 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.