Lead Production Manager – Rockford Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan connects experienced Production Managers with regional manufacturers in and around Rockford. This posting highlights Production Manager roles that focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates typically have 5+ years in manufacturing, at least 2 in supervision, and experience with lean manufacturing, ERP or MES systems, production scheduling, and quality programs.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in manufacturing with at least two in a supervisory role.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with production scheduling, quality systems, and safety programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety rules and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Train and develop team members and support performance reviews.
• Plan and schedule daily production to meet output targets and customer deadlines.
• Supervise shift leads and production staff, assign work, and resolve line issues.
• Monitor quality checks and address defects or process problems as they arise.
• Track key metrics such as throughput, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Management

Production Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan connects experienced Production Managers with regional manufacturers in and around Rockford. This posting highlights Production Manager roles that focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates typically have 5+ years in manufacturing, at least 2 in supervision, and experience with lean manufacturing, ERP or MES systems, production scheduling, and quality programs.