Plant Operations Manager: Manufacturing & CI

The Pivot Group Careers; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan connects Operations leaders with manufacturing firms across Paw Paw and surrounding regions. This role targets seasoned professionals who can lead production, improve safety, and drive cost performance.

Opportunities span Paw Paw, Van Buren County and nearby communities. Salary ranges from $104,000 to $151,000 depending on experience, with a focus on results and continuous improvement in modern manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Responsibilities

• Manage plant staff, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Track output, scrap, and downtime metrics and report them to leadership.
• Enforce safety rules and lead incident investigations.
• Coordinate maintenance to reduce unplanned equipment failures.
• Control operating costs within the approved budget.
• Work with quality and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects on the floor.
• Oversee daily production schedules and adjust plans when lines fall behind.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Safety programs

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Five+ years manufacturing operations experience

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan connects Operations leaders with manufacturing firms across Paw Paw and surrounding regions. This role targets seasoned professionals who can lead production, improve safety, and drive cost performance.

Opportunities span Paw Paw, Van Buren County and nearby communities. Salary ranges from $104,000 to $151,000 depending on experience, with a focus on results and continuous improvement in modern manufacturing environments.