Plant Manager, Traverse City Area — Lean Ops Leader

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Plant Manager for opportunities in the Traverse City area. You will lead daily operations, manage production schedules, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and efficiency.

We partner with Michigan manufacturers who value strong leadership, cost control, and team development. Applicants authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Record of meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• 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.

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

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Budget & cost control

Team leadership

Problem solving

Operations management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Plant Manager for opportunities in the Traverse City area. You will lead daily operations, manage production schedules, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and efficiency.

We partner with Michigan manufacturers who value strong leadership, cost control, and team development. Applicants authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship are preferred.