Manufacturing Project Manager: Lead Cross‑Functional Teams

the-pivot-group-careers; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively building a DeWitt-based network of skilled Project Managers for manufacturing firms in West Michigan. This opportunity targets professionals who excel at delivering cross-functional projects on time, within budgets, and with strong risk management.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing project management, a PMP or equivalent certification, and a proven track record managing multi-million dollar programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with budgets exceeding $1M.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams from conception to completion.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, scope, and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes through project implementation.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to project deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Lean principles

Quality systems

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

IoT

AI in manufacturing

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively building a DeWitt-based network of skilled Project Managers for manufacturing firms in West Michigan. This opportunity targets professionals who excel at delivering cross-functional projects on time, within budgets, and with strong risk management.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing project management, a PMP or equivalent certification, and a proven track record managing multi-million dollar programs.