Manufacturing Operations Manager — Lean & Growth

The Pivot Group Careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Hudsonville, MI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production in a manufacturing environment. You will work with quality and supply chain teams to resolve issues, drive improvements on the floor, and manage daily schedules and staff performance.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, production planning, and cost control, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and meeting output targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing operations with supervisory experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Understanding of production planning and inventory control.
• Experience with safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of meeting output and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Inventory control

Safety programs

Regulatory compliance

Six Sigma

ERP/MES systems

Tableau

SQL

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Tableau

SQL

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Hudsonville, MI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production in a manufacturing environment. You will work with quality and supply chain teams to resolve issues, drive improvements on the floor, and manage daily schedules and staff performance.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, production planning, and cost control, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and meeting output targets.