Shop Manager - Grand Rapids Area

the pivot group

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$89,000–$135,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Channel Strategies, Continuous Improvement, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Operations, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Retail, Retail Management, Retail Operations, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description:

Shop Manager | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $89,000 - $135,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in shop manager? 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 Grand Rapids, seeking experienced Shop 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.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Grand Rapids region seeking Shop 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily shop operations and production schedules.
  • Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing technicians.
  • Ensure adherence to quality control standards and safety protocols.
  • Optimize production processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Coordinate material procurement and inventory management.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the shop.
  • Collaborate with engineering and supply chain departments.
Recommended Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing shop environment
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Strong knowledge of production processes and quality control
  • Experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles
Bonus Qualifications
  • Additional certifications or training


Job Titles That Should Apply

Retail Operations Manager,Store Manager,Branch Manager,Shop Supervisor,Assistant Store Manager,Retail Manager,Operations Manager,Department Manager,Sales Floor Manager

Why The Pivot Group Network

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: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

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 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.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Inventory
• Supply Chain
• Access
• Support
• Lean Manufacturing
• Management Skills
• Operations
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Supply
• Retail
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Control
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Team Management
• Procurement
• Troubleshooting
• Preparation
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Training
• Leadership
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 89,000.00 - 135,000.00 (US Dollar)

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