Shop Manager | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $131,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in shop manager? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in DeWitt seeking Shop Managers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across DeWitt 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop floor operations, ensuring efficient production flow and adherence to schedules.
• Manage and mentor a team of production staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring a secure and compliant working environment.
• Monitor production quality, identifying and resolving any deviations from standards.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and sales, to optimize production.
• Maintain equipment and machinery, coordinating maintenance and repair schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Proficiency in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with quality control systems and safety regulations within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Lean manufacturing certification or proven experience implementing lean principles
• - Experience with ERP systems for inventory and production management
• - Strong understanding of quality control methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
• - Proficiency in data analysis and reporting for performance improvement

Job Titles That Should Apply

Retail Store Manager, Store Manager, Branch Manager, Outlet Manager, Department Manager, Showroom Manager, Boutique Manager, General Manager (Retail), Operations Manager (Retail), Retail Operations Manager, Sales Manager (Retail), Assistant Store Manager, Assistant Manager (Retail), Supervisor (Retail), Team Leader (Retail), Floor Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.