Manufacturing Operations Leader — Drive Efficiency & Growth

the-pivot-group-careers; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, seeks an Operations Manager for Caledonia, MI to optimize production performance and drive operational excellence.

You will lead daily operations, manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate with supply chain and quality teams to improve efficiency, product integrity, and safety with a strong emphasis on Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and productivity.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems and other manufacturing software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency and adherence to schedules.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to optimize productivity and quality.
• Manage and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Collaborate with supply chain and quality departments to ensure seamless production and product integrity.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage departmental budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP software

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, seeks an Operations Manager for Caledonia, MI to optimize production performance and drive operational excellence.

You will lead daily operations, manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate with supply chain and quality teams to improve efficiency, product integrity, and safety with a strong emphasis on Lean practices.