Senior Production Manager – Lean Ops & Growth (Ludington)

the-pivot-group-careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Ludington-based manufacturers seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations, optimize throughput, and drive safety and quality.

This role emphasizes planning, staffing, equipment utilization, and cross-functional collaboration with supply chain and engineering to meet schedules and budget. Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing with leadership, Lean/Six Sigma, and ERP experience; a Bachelor's is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency and schedules.
• Develop and implement production plans including staffing and material use.
• Monitor quality and apply corrective actions to standards.
• Manage and mentor production staff with training and reviews.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and optimize processes.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Collaborate with supply chain and engineering to optimize workflow.
• Manage production budget and identify cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Minitab

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Ludington-based manufacturers seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations, optimize throughput, and drive safety and quality.

This role emphasizes planning, staffing, equipment utilization, and cross-functional collaboration with supply chain and engineering to meet schedules and budget. Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing with leadership, Lean/Six Sigma, and ERP experience; a Bachelor's is required.