Shop Manager | Otsego, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking 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 in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Otsego area seeking skilled 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 Otsego in Allegan County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Otsego area seeking Shop Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong scheduling and problem-solving skills.

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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.