General Manager – Fremont Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Fremont Township (MI); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 181.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking General Manager opportunities in the Fremont area. This posting connects experienced executives with manufacturers around Fremont, Newaygo County, within 45 minutes.

Responsibilities include budgeting, leading plant staff, safety compliance, and performance metrics. The role emphasizes lean practices, budget ownership, customer and supplier relationships, and reporting to ownership.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 8+ years in manufacturing with several in a leadership role.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Set and manage the annual operating budget.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance reviews for plant staff.
• Enforce safety programs and environmental compliance.
• Track output, quality, and cost metrics and act on gaps.
• Coordinate maintenance and capital equipment projects.
• Build relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Report operating results to ownership or corporate leadership.
• Oversee daily plant operations and production schedules.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Development Oversight

Six Sigma Process Optimization

Operations

ERP

Compliance

Project Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Sales

Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

General Manager | Fremont, MI

Salary Range: $130,000 – $181,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a general manager? 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 Fremont area seeking experienced General Managers.

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 General Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Fremont in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Hesperia.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Fremont area that add General Managers 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• Set and manage the annual operating budget.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance reviews for plant staff.
• Enforce safety programs and environmental compliance.
• Track output, quality, and cost metrics and act on gaps.
• Coordinate maintenance and capital equipment projects.
• Build relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Report operating results to ownership or corporate leadership.
• Oversee daily plant operations and production schedules.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong record of leading and developing production teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Eight or more years in manufacturing with several in a leadership role.
• Record of managing plant budgets and profit and loss.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma or lean certification.
• Experience with plant startups or expansions.
• Background in the same industry segment.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing software systems.
• Master’s degree or MBA.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Director of Operations, Site Manager, Facility Manager, General Manager Operations, Vice President of Manufacturing, Works Manager, Plant Manager

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Lean Six Sigma Support Lean Manufacturing Development Oversight Six Sigma Process Optimization Operations ERP Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Demand Compensation Product Development Continuous Improvement Optimization R Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Regulations Negotiation Administration Preparation Engineering Business Project Management Leadership Sales Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 130,000.00 – 181,000.00 (US Dollar)