About this role

Shop Floor Manager | $50,000 | Full-Time | Pellston, MI

Quick Snapshot

Lead Production. Develop People. Drive Results.

Ambient Recruiting is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire an experienced Shop Floor Manager to lead a production team of approximately 30 employees. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to balance safety, quality, productivity, and people development.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the floor, coaching employees, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Shop Floor Manager, you'll:

Lead, coach, and support production employees across shifts
Oversee daily shop floor operations and production activities
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and productivity
Manage production scheduling and staffing needs
Monitor production performance and address issues as they arise
Ensure production goals and customer deadlines are met
Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow
Partner with vendors and internal teams to support production requirements
Communicate expectations clearly and hold team members accountable
Support employee development and performance improvement
Help create a positive, productive, and team-oriented work environment
Perform other leadership and operational duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates typically have:

Previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
Strong people-management and employee coaching skills
Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and productivity principles
Ability to manage staffing and scheduling requirements
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Excellent communication and organizational skills
A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work directly with production teams
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

Previous injection molding experience
Experience with lean manufacturing principles
Experience leading teams of 20+ employees
Knowledge of production scheduling and manufacturing processes
Experience working with vendors and cross-functional teams

Benefits May Include

Benefits offered by our client may include:

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid Time Off
401(k) or retirement savings options
Professional development opportunities
Career advancement potential
Stable, full-time employment
Leadership opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Lead a team of approximately 30 production employees
Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on daily operations
Opportunity to influence safety, quality, productivity, and company culture
Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies
Work alongside internal teams and outside partners to achieve production goals
Opportunity to grow with a respected manufacturing organization
Make a meaningful impact by developing people and improving processes

Real Talk

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position. You'll spend significant time on the production floor working directly with employees, addressing production challenges, managing staffing needs, and ensuring safety and quality standards are being met. The environment can be fast-paced, and priorities may change quickly. Success in this role requires strong leadership, accountability, communication, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.