Plant Manager – Lansing Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 139,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is building a network of Plant Manager opportunities in and around Lansing, MI. We connect manufacturing firms with leaders who can drive performance and improvements across operations.

Roles emphasize cost control, safety, and delivering production targets while coordinating with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams. Salary ranges reflect experience and local market norms.

Qualifications

• Budget and cost control experience.
• Ability to lead and develop hourly and salaried teams.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations or a production department.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Record of meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Control operating costs and track plant spending against budget.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to raise quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and engineering on plant issues.
• Direct daily plant operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery dates.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance for production and support teams.
• Monitor output, scrap, and downtime, and act on variances.
• Enforce safety programs and correct unsafe conditions.
• Oversee maintenance to keep equipment running and reduce unplanned stoppages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing

Budgeting

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

ERP

Job description

Job Description:

Plant Manager | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $139,000 – $190,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for leading manufacturing operations and driving plant performance? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Lansing area seeking Plant Managers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Plant Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Lansing region seeking Plant Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Control operating costs and track plant spending against budget.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to raise quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and engineering on plant issues.
• Direct daily plant operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery dates.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance for production and support teams.
• Monitor output, scrap, and downtime, and act on variances.
• Enforce safety programs and correct unsafe conditions.
• Oversee maintenance to keep equipment running and reduce unplanned stoppages.

Recommended Qualifications

• Budget and cost control experience.
• Ability to lead and develop hourly and salaried teams.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations or a production department.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Record of meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO or similar quality systems.
• Background in maintenance or reliability planning.
• Six Sigma or lean certification.
• Experience with ERP and production reporting systems.
• Experience with plant startups or expansions.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Operations Manager, Production Manager, Plant Superintendent, Director of Operations, General Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Site Manager, Value Stream Manager, Manufacturing Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Leadership Skills Dynamics Lean Six Sigma Support Lean Manufacturing Driving Microsoft Dynamics Six Sigma Operations ERP Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Spanish Compensation Metrics Expenses Continuous Improvement SAP Manufacturing Regulations Oracle Materials Administration Preparation Engineering Business Project Management Leadership Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 139,000.00 – 190,000.00 (US Dollar)