Manufacturing Operations Leader – Whitehall Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Operations Manager for positions in and around Whitehall, MI. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations, driving safety, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across production teams.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field, 5+ years in manufacturing operations with supervisory experience, and a strong background in lean, production planning, and ERP/MES systems.

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.
• Proven record of meeting output and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage plant staff, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Inventory control

Safety programs

People management

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Quality systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Operations Manager for positions in and around Whitehall, MI. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations, driving safety, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across production teams.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field, 5+ years in manufacturing operations with supervisory experience, and a strong background in lean, production planning, and ERP/MES systems.