Manufacturing Project Manager — Lead Cross‑Functional Teams

the-pivot-group-careers; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Montague, MI, is partnering with manufacturing organizations to place experienced Project Managers where they can lead initiatives from conception to completion. This role focuses on delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, with strong cross-functional collaboration across production, engineering, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing project management, familiarity with lean processes and Six Sigma, and PMP

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Knowledge of lean/manufacturing processes and Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles in production settings.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept to completion.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and supply chain to ensure project alignment.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues effectively.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate project status and key metrics to stakeholders regularly.
• Ensure projects adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

PMP certification

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Montague, MI, is partnering with manufacturing organizations to place experienced Project Managers where they can lead initiatives from conception to completion. This role focuses on delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, with strong cross-functional collaboration across production, engineering, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing project management, familiarity with lean processes and Six Sigma, and PMP