Manufacturing Operations Manager - Lean & CI

The Pivot Group Careers; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Operations Manager opportunities in the Cadillac, MI area. Roles focus on optimizing daily production, leading plant staff, and driving cost efficiency within safety and quality guidelines.

We connect with Michigan manufacturers and place leaders who can coordinate production planning, manage budgets, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across lines and teams. Residency in or near Cadillac preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations
• Supervisory experience
• Lean and CI knowledge
• Understanding of production planning and inventory control
• Familiarity with safety programs and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership and budget management skills

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive continuous improvement projects on the floor.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Operations Management

Production Planning

Inventory Control

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Education

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

Tools

ERP

Manufacturing Execution Systems

ISO 9001

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Operations Manager opportunities in the Cadillac, MI area. Roles focus on optimizing daily production, leading plant staff, and driving cost efficiency within safety and quality guidelines.

We connect with Michigan manufacturers and place leaders who can coordinate production planning, manage budgets, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across lines and teams. Residency in or near Cadillac preferred.