Production Manager: Lead Operations & Lean Excellence

the-pivot-group-careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking experienced Production Managers in Grand Rapids, MI, connecting them with manufacturing firms across West Michigan. This opportunity emphasizes long-term fit, leadership, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing, a strong background in lean principles, and a track record of building high-performance teams while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with lean principles and continuous improvement (Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control (MRP/ERP).
• Proven ability to lead production teams focused on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet delivery targets.
• Manage and mentor production staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor production costs and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Optimize production processes for continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and product delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business Administration

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking experienced Production Managers in Grand Rapids, MI, connecting them with manufacturing firms across West Michigan. This opportunity emphasizes long-term fit, leadership, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing, a strong background in lean principles, and a track record of building high-performance teams while upholding safety and quality standards.