Manufacturing Operations Manager: Lead Production & CI

The Pivot Group Careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking skilled Operations Managers for manufacturers around Ludington, MI. This role focuses on leading production, optimizing schedules, and driving cost-effective improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing operations, lean and Six Sigma familiarity, and strong leadership to align teams with quality, efficiency, and budget goals. Local relocation or commuting within Mason County is common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
• ISO 9001 or similar quality systems experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Supervisory experience

Cost management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

ERP

Manufacturing execution systems

ISO 9001 knowledge

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking skilled Operations Managers for manufacturers around Ludington, MI. This role focuses on leading production, optimizing schedules, and driving cost-effective improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing operations, lean and Six Sigma familiarity, and strong leadership to align teams with quality, efficiency, and budget goals. Local relocation or commuting within Mason County is common.