Lean Manufacturing Production Manager

The Pivot Group Careers

Walker (MI)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 119,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively recruiting for Production Manager opportunities in the Walker, MI area. This role supports manufacturing teams, focusing on quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement to meet customer deadlines.

Ideal candidates have lean manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and a track record of solving production problems while maintaining safety and efficiency. Opportunities span local manufacturers near Walker, within 30 minutes, with a focus on

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
5+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 in supervision.
Experience with lean and continuous improvement tools.
Experience with ERP or MES systems.

Responsibilities

Train and develop team members and support performance reviews.
Report production status and improvement plans to plant leadership.
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.
Coordinate maintenance, materials, and staffing to keep lines running.
Enforce safety rules and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.