Production Manager – East Lansing Area

The Pivot Group Careers

East Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 119,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Production Manager in East Lansing, MI to lead production teams and drive manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities include planning daily production, supervising staff, monitoring quality, tracking metrics, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have strong leadership, lean manufacturing knowledge, and experience with ERP/MES systems. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Five or more years in manufacturing with at least two in a supervisory role.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
Experience with production scheduling, quality systems, and safety programs.
Strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills.
Comfort with production data, spreadsheets, and ERP or MES systems.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule daily production to meet output targets and customer deadlines.
Supervise shift leads and production staff, assign work, and resolve line issues.
Monitor quality checks and address defects or process problems as they arise.
Track key metrics such as throughput, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery.
Coordinate maintenance, materials, and staffing to keep lines running.
Enforce safety rules and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
Train and develop team members and support performance reviews.
Report production status and improvement plans to plant leadership.

Skills

NetSuite

Resume

Safety

Regulations

Offers

Kaizen

Output

Inventory

Production

Planning

Supply

Chain

Access

Support

Lean

Manufacturing

Savings

Six

Sigma

Operations

Waste

Mandarin

ERP

Key

Performance

Indicators

Compliance

Salary

Hiring

Partnerships

Corrective

Actions

Recruiting

Spanish

Compensation

Supply

Continuous

Improvement

SAP

Inventory

Management

Manufacturing

Regulations

Oracle

Preparation

Planning

Engineering

Communication

Management

Education

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

Tools

ERP

Job description

Job Description:

Production Manager | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 – $119,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for leading production teams and meeting manufacturing goals? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the East Lansing area seeking experienced Production Managers.

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 Production Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around East Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Okemos, Haslett, Perry, and Laingsburg.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the East Lansing area that seek skilled Production Managers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

Plan and schedule daily production to meet output targets and customer deadlines.
Supervise shift leads and production staff, assign work, and resolve line issues.
Monitor quality checks and address defects or process problems as they arise.
Track key metrics such as throughput, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery.
Coordinate maintenance, materials, and staffing to keep lines running.
Enforce safety rules and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
Train and develop team members and support performance reviews.
Report production status and improvement plans to plant leadership.

Recommended Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Five or more years in manufacturing with at least two in a supervisory role.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
Experience with production scheduling, quality systems, and safety programs.
Strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills.
Comfort with production data, spreadsheets, and ERP or MES systems.

Bonus Qualifications

Bilingual communication skills for a diverse workforce.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
Experience in a regulated or high-volume manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
Prior responsibility for budget or cost reduction projects.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Superintendent, Value Stream Manager, Assembly Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Manager

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills: