Shop Manager – Jenison Area

The Pivot Group Careers

Georgetown Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 127,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively connecting skilled Shop Managers with manufacturing companies in and around Jenison, MI. This posting highlights Shop Manager opportunities with several Michigan-based manufacturers within a 30-minute radius of Jenison and Georgetown.

We facilitate match-driven placements based on commute, compensation, culture, and career trajectory, helping candidates align their background with the right opportunities in the Jenison area.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Skills

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Supervisory

Tools

Shop software

Blueprint reading

Job description

Job Description:

Shop Manager | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $127,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional 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 in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Jenison area seeking experienced Shop 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 Shop Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Jenison in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Georgetown.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Jenison 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

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.
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.

Recommended Qualifications

Working knowledge of shop equipment and common machining or fabrication processes.
Strong scheduling and problem-solving skills.
Clear communication with production staff and management.
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.

Bonus Qualifications

Formal training in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
Experience with shop scheduling or ERP software.
Trade school certificate or apprenticeship completion.
Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001.
Forklift or crane certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Plant Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Production Manager, Operations Supervisor, Lead Machinist, Shop Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor

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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