Project Manager – Wayland Area

The Pivot Group Careers

Wayland Township (MI)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 124,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is actively building a network of skilled Project Managers for manufacturing firms around Wayland. This role emphasizes delivering projects on time and leading cross-functional teams across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of manufacturing PM experience, with familiarity in project scheduling, lean methods, and ERP/SAP environments.

Qualifications

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.
Experience with project scheduling and tracking tools.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.

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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP

JIRA

Asana

Oracle

SAP

MS Office

Cross Functional

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field

Tools

Asana

ERP

JIRA

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 – $124,000 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 Wayland 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 Wayland in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Dorr and Hopkins.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Wayland area that seek skilled Project Managers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

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

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.
Experience with project scheduling and tracking tools.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.

Bonus Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Program Manager, Operations Project Manager, 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

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.

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