Manufacturing Operations Leader — Lean & Growth

the-pivot-group-careers; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, Michigan, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily production, optimize processes, and drive Lean initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role involves mentoring supervisors and coordinating with the supply chain to ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of operations experience, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. ERP familiarity (SAP/Oracle) and data-driven decision making are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations management experience in manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to optimize production, supply chain, and logistics.
• Strong leadership with data-driven problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations for efficiency and adherence to schedules.
• Develop policies to optimize productivity and quality.
• Mentor production supervisors and line workers.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions to meet targets.
• Coordinate with supply chain for timely material flow and delivery.
• Lead lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
• Ensure safety and quality standards compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Production optimization

KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, Michigan, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily production, optimize processes, and drive Lean initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role involves mentoring supervisors and coordinating with the supply chain to ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of operations experience, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. ERP familiarity (SAP/Oracle) and data-driven decision making are a plus.