Production Manager — Lean Ops & Continuous Improvement

the-pivot-group-careers; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Delta Township manufacturers to hire a Production Manager who can lead daily operations and improve performance. This role focuses on achieving production targets, enforcing quality standards, and driving cost-effective processes in a Michigan facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, lean implementation, and safety compliance, along with the ability to mentor a diverse team and collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing production management experience with process improvement & team leadership.
• Proven track record of meeting production targets, budgets, and efficiency.
• Lean manufacturing principles, ISO quality systems, and safety regulations knowledge.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse production team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to maintain product standards.
• Manage and optimize production schedules for efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Lead, train, and develop production staff to build a high-performance team.
• Monitor and control production costs within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

5+ years experience

Lean manufacturing

Quality control (ISO)

Safety regulations

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Delta Township manufacturers to hire a Production Manager who can lead daily operations and improve performance. This role focuses on achieving production targets, enforcing quality standards, and driving cost-effective processes in a Michigan facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, lean implementation, and safety compliance, along with the ability to mentor a diverse team and collaborate across functions.