Production Manager - Lansing Area

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for leading production teams and meeting manufacturing goals? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Lansing, seeking experienced Production Managers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Lansing region seeking Production Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet demand and delivery targets.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and mentor production staff, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality control standards.
• Optimize resource allocation, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of improving production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with production planning software (e.g., ERP, MRP systems).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e 예를 들어, Excel VBA, SQL, Python)
• PMP or other project management certification

Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Production Coordinator, Production Director, Head of Production, Factory Manager

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:
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