Project Manager – Walker Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Walker, MI is seeking skilled Project Managers to lead manufacturing projects and connect with regional employers. This network focuses on delivering results through cross-functional leadership and disciplined project execution.

Opportunities exist across Walker and nearby Kent County, with roles aligning with production schedules, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and communication.
• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and technical documents.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Run regular project reviews and update stakeholders on progress.
• Lead cross-functional teams through project planning and execution.
• Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• 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.

Skills

Project scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 – $126,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled 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 dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Walker area seeking experienced 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 Walker in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Comstock Park.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Walker 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

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Three or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing execution systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Required Skills:

• Resume
• Safety
• Regulations
• Offers
• Supply
• Chain
• Support
• Closure
• Compliance
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective
• Actions
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Supply
• Agile
• Quality
• Control
• Manufacturing
• Scrum
• Regulations
• Vendors
• Administration
• Preparation
• Engineering
• Business
• Project
• Management
• Training
• Communication
• Management

Salary Package:

$ 81,000.00 – 126,000.00 (US Dollar)