Plant Manager
The Pivot Group · Norton Shores, MI
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $138k–$189k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at The Pivot Group (industrial) in Norton Shores, MI.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Automation, SAP
- Base pay
- $138k–$189k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k. This one lists $138k–$189k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 20 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (7+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 67%
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- ✓ Six Sigma 33%
- ✓ Automation 33%
- ✓ New product launch 33%
- ✓ Cost reduction 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at The Pivot Group
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from The Pivot GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Oversee all daily plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, and logistics.
- ◆Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve production targets, cost efficiencies, and quality standards.
- ◆Manage and mentor a diverse team of supervisors and production personnel, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability.
- ◆Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- ◆Optimize resource allocation, including labor, materials, and equipment, to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing principles and data-driven decision-making.
- ◆Manage plant budget, controlling expenses and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and R&D, to support new product introductions and improve existing processes.
Recommended
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
- ✓7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
- ✓Proven track record in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- ✓Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation
- ✓Strong understanding of safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental compliance
- ✓Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for team leadership and stakeholder engagement
Bonus
Qualifications
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
- ✓Experience with automation and control systems
- ✓PMP certification
- ✓Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish)
- ✓Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Job Titles That Should Apply
Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Factory Manager, Site Manager, General Manager, Production Operations Manager, Manufacturing Plant Manager, Industrial Plant Manager
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Required Skills
- ✓Resume
- ✓Safety Regulations
- ✓Offers
- ✓Lean Six Sigma
- ✓Cost Reduction
- ✓Support
- ✓Lean Manufacturing
- ✓Driving
- ✓Six Sigma
- ✓Operations
- ✓Waste
- ✓Stakeholder Engagement
- ✓Logistics
- ✓ERP
- ✓Compliance
- ✓Salary
- ✓Hiring
- ✓Partnerships
- ✓Accountability
- ✓Recruiting
- ✓Spanish
- ✓Compensation
- ✓Decision-Making
- ✓Expenses
- ✓Continuous Improvement
- ✓R
- ✓SAP
- ✓Manufacturing
- ✓Automation
- ✓Communication Skills
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Plant Manager | Norton Shores, MI