Manufacturing Project Manager — Lean & CI Leader

The Pivot Group Careers; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is sourcing Project Manager opportunities for manufacturers in Hart, MI and surrounding areas. Roles focus on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedules, budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.

This network connects candidates with multiple Hart-area employers; salary ranges from $81,000 to $126,000 depending on experience, with strong emphasis on lean manufacturing, project scheduling, and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Three or more years of project management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with project scheduling and tracking tools.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement.
• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Identify project risks and drive corrective actions to keep timelines on track.
• Manage scope changes and document decisions and approvals.
• Run regular project reviews and update stakeholders on progress.
• Support continuous improvement projects on the production floor.
• Lead cross functional teams through project planning and execution.
• Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track milestones and report status to plant and operations leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain on deliverables.

Skills

Project scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Asana

JIRA

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is sourcing Project Manager opportunities for manufacturers in Hart, MI and surrounding areas. Roles focus on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedules, budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.

This network connects candidates with multiple Hart-area employers; salary ranges from $81,000 to $126,000 depending on experience, with strong emphasis on lean manufacturing, project scheduling, and communication.