Strategic Manufacturing Operations Leader

The Pivot Group Careers; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is sourcing an Operations Manager for opportunities in Norton Shores, MI. These roles focus on optimizing production and leading teams to improve reliability and efficiency on the factory floor.

Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing operations, strong knowledge of lean and continuous improvement, and hands-on experience with production planning, inventory control, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing operations with supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong understanding of production planning and inventory control.
• Experience with safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Proven record of meeting output and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance to reduce unplanned equipment failures.
• Control operating costs within the approved budget.
• Work with quality and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects on the floor.
• Oversee daily production schedules and adjust plans when lines fall behind.
• Manage plant staff, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Track output, scrap, and downtime metrics and report them to leadership.
• Enforce safety rules and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Production planning

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Continuous improvement

Operations management

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Tableau

Power BI

KPI tracking

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is sourcing an Operations Manager for opportunities in Norton Shores, MI. These roles focus on optimizing production and leading teams to improve reliability and efficiency on the factory floor.

Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing operations, strong knowledge of lean and continuous improvement, and hands-on experience with production planning, inventory control, and safety programs.