Shop Manager – Byron Center Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Shop Manager for Byron Center, MI. This role focuses on leading production floor operations, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary ranges from $85,000 to $130,000 depending on experience. The Pivot Group Network connects Michigan manufacturers with skilled shop floor leaders and supports career growth across Byron Center and Kent County.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in a machine shop or fabrication environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience on a production floor.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment and common machining or fabrication processes.
• Strong scheduling and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication with production staff and management.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Forklift or crane certification.
• Formal training in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Experience with shop scheduling or ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Walk the floor through the day to check progress and quality.
• Resolve production problems such as machine downtime or material shortages.
• Track output against the schedule and adjust priorities when jobs fall behind.
• Enforce safety rules and address unsafe conditions on the floor.
• Review completed work before it moves to the next operation or ships.
• Report daily production results and staffing issues to plant leadership.
• Open the shop each morning and confirm staffing for the day.
• Assign work orders to machinists and fabricators based on schedule and skill.

Skills

Machine shop

Supervisory

Blueprints

Shop equipment

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

ERP software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description:

Shop Manager | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a shop manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Byron Center area seeking experienced Shop Managers to drive results.

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 Shop Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Byron Center in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Byron Center area that seek Shop Managers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• Walk the floor through the day to check progress and quality.


• Resolve production problems such as machine downtime or material shortages.


• Track output against the schedule and adjust priorities when jobs fall behind.


• Enforce safety rules and address unsafe conditions on the floor.


• Review completed work before it moves to the next operation or ships.


• Report daily production results and staffing issues to plant leadership.


• Open the shop each morning and confirm staffing for the day.


• Assign work orders to machinists and fabricators based on schedule and skill.

Recommended Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in a machine shop or fabrication environment.


• Prior supervisory or lead experience on a production floor.


• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.


• Working knowledge of shop equipment and common machining or fabrication processes.


• Strong scheduling and problem-solving skills.


• Clear communication with production staff and management.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001.


• Forklift or crane certification.


• Formal training in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.


• Experience with shop scheduling or ERP software.


• Trade school certificate or apprenticeship completion.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Operations Supervisor, Lead Machinist, Shop Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Production 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Offers Operators Inventory Supply Chain Cost Reduction Support Lean Manufacturing Operations Raw Materials Machinery Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Supply Reviews Decision-Making Metrics Retail Continuous Improvement Inventory Management Manufacturing Procurement Regulations Materials Preparation Maintenance Training Leadership Sales Management

Salary Package:

$ 85,000.00 – 130,000.00 (US Dollar)