Production Manager – Walker Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively recruiting for Production Manager opportunities in the Walker, MI area. This role supports manufacturing teams, focusing on quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement to meet customer deadlines.

Ideal candidates have lean manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and a track record of solving production problems while maintaining safety and efficiency. Opportunities span local manufacturers near Walker, within 30 minutes, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 in supervision.
• Experience with lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with ERP or MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop team members and support performance reviews.
• Report production status and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

MES systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Production Manager | Walker, MI

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

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in production management? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Walker area seeking 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 Walker in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Comstock Park.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Walker area that add Production Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• Train and develop team members and support performance reviews.
• Report production status and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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

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

Work Authorization

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

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume Safety Regulations Data Offers Robotics Lean Six Sigma Supply Chain Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Operations Raw Materials Analysis ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Supply Continuous Improvement Availability SAP Manufacturing Automation Excel Regulations Oracle Materials Administration Preparation Data Analysis Engineering Business Project Management Leadership Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 79,000.00 – 119,000.00 (US Dollar)