Senior Shop Foreman: Lead Manufacturing Operations

the-pivot-group-careers; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is helping inclusive West Michigan manufacturers connect with a skilled Shop Foreman in Plainwell, MI. The role focuses on leading production teams, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment to meet deadlines.

This opportunity emphasizes long-term fit, strong communication, and continuous improvement to reduce waste while maximizing productivity in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing shop environment.
• 2+ years experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in manufacturing.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of shop equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train a team of skilled technicians and production personnel.
• Oversee daily shop operations, including scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and production deadlines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot complex machinery and equipment.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage inventory of parts, tools, and supplies, and coordinate procurement as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Inventory management

Procurement

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is helping inclusive West Michigan manufacturers connect with a skilled Shop Foreman in Plainwell, MI. The role focuses on leading production teams, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment to meet deadlines.

This opportunity emphasizes long-term fit, strong communication, and continuous improvement to reduce waste while maximizing productivity in a dynamic shop environment.