Shop Manager – Wayland Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking experienced Shop Managers to join manufacturing teams in Wayland, Michigan. This role focuses on leadership, safety, scheduling, and production flow, with a salary range of $88,000 to $134,000 depending on experience.

Opportunities cover multiple partner plants across Allegan County within about 45 minutes of Wayland, offering long-term placements and career growth through a network that values fit, reliability, and practical shop floor expertise.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in a machine shop or fabrication environment.
• Supervisory or lead experience on a production floor.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong scheduling and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication with production staff and management.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment and common machining or fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Shop supervision

Blueprint reading

Machining knowledge

Leadership

Education

Trade school certificate

Apprenticeship

Tools

ERP software

Shop scheduling software

Job description

Job Description:

Shop Manager | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $88,000 – $134,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a shop manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Wayland area seeking experienced Shop Managers to strengthen their teams.

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 Wayland in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Dorr and Hopkins.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Wayland area seeking experienced Shop 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

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

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

Bonus Qualifications

• Trade school certificate or apprenticeship completion.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Salary Package:

$ 88,000.00 – 134,000.00 (US Dollar)