Project Manager – Whitehall Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking a Project Manager to oversee manufacturing projects in the Whitehall area. You will lead cross-functional teams, track milestones, and drive on-time delivery.

This position, based in Whitehall, offers a salary range of $79,000 to $124,000 per year, depending on experience, with opportunities to apply Lean practices and ERP/MES workflows across plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 3+ 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

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

ERP

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $124,000 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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Whitehall area seeking experienced Project Managers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

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

• 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.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Project Teams Support Mitigation MS Project Lean Manufacturing Regulatory Requirements Collaboration Effective Communication Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Deliverables Agile Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Scrum Administration Preparation Software JIRA Engineering Business Project Management Training Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 79,000.00 - 124,000.00 (US Dollar)