Manufacturing Operations Leader — Fremont Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Fremont, Michigan. This role focuses on leading production, improving processes, and ensuring safety and cost control across operations.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in lean manufacturing, production planning, and supervisory experience. This posting highlights several managers’ roles within the Fremont area and related opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong understanding of production planning and inventory control.
• Experience with safety programs and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant staff, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Track output, scrap, and downtime metrics and report them to leadership.
• Enforce safety rules and lead incident investigations.
• Coordinate maintenance to reduce unplanned equipment failures.
• Control operating costs within the approved budget.
• Work with quality and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects on the floor.
• Oversee daily production schedules and adjust plans when lines fall behind.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Data analysis

Operations management

Continuous improvement

KPI management

Production planning

Quality management

Safety compliance

Team recruiting

Communication

Spanish (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Fremont, Michigan. This role focuses on leading production, improving processes, and ensuring safety and cost control across operations.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in lean manufacturing, production planning, and supervisory experience. This posting highlights several managers’ roles within the Fremont area and related opportunities.