Project Manager – Byron Center Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Project Managers for opportunities in Byron Center, MI and surrounding areas. These roles focus on leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope, reporting to operations leadership and coordinating with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business and 3+ years of manufacturing PM experience, with strong scheduling, lean methods, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Three or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with project scheduling and tracking tools.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.
• Strong communication and cross functional leadership skills.
• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Track milestones and report status to plant and operations leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain on deliverables.
• Identify project risks and drive corrective actions to keep timelines on track.
• Manage scope changes and document decisions and approvals.
• Run regular project reviews and update stakeholders on progress.
• Support continuous improvement projects on the production floor.
• Lead cross functional teams through project planning and execution.
• Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

Skills

MS Project

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

SAP

JIRA

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for delivering projects on time and leading cross-functional teams? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Byron Center area seeking skilled Project 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 Project Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Byron Center in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Byron Center region seeking Project Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Track milestones and report status to plant and operations leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain on deliverables.
• Identify project risks and drive corrective actions to keep timelines on track.
• Manage scope changes and document decisions and approvals.
• Run regular project reviews and update stakeholders on progress.
• Support continuous improvement projects on the production floor.
• Lead cross functional teams through project planning and execution.
• Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Three or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with project scheduling and tracking tools.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.
• Strong communication and cross functional leadership skills.
• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and technical documents.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience leading projects across multiple plants or sites.
• Project Management Professional or similar certification.
• Experience with new product introduction or capital equipment projects.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Project Lead, Plant Project Coordinator, Manufacturing Project Manager, Project Engineer, Program Manager, Operations Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Continuous Improvement Project Manager, New Product Introduction Manager, Capital Projects Manager

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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Support MS Project Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Supply Agile SAP Quality Control Manufacturing Scrum Procurement Oracle Materials Administration Preparation Software JIRA Engineering Business Project Management Management

Salary Package:

$ 85,000.00 – 130,000.00 (US Dollar)