Production Operations Manager - Sturgis - Apex Placement & Consulting

    Apex Placement & Consulting
    Manufacturing / Mechanical
    Description

    eady to lead teams, drive production success, and make a real impact on plant performance every single day?

    Join a growing manufacturing organization where your leadership will directly influence safety, quality, throughput, and continuous improvement across the entire operation.

    APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Sturgis, MI looking to add a Production Operations Manager to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to support and oversee daily plant operations while driving efficiency, quality, and safety across all production areas. Keep reading for more details

    What's in it for you:


    • Full-time, onsite during all production operating hours


    • Competitive salary of $90,000–$115,000, depending on experience


    • Direct Hire position – join the client's team from day one


    • Outstanding benefit package once hired in permanently


    • Medical, Dental, Vision


    • 401(k)


    • Paid vacation

    What your day will look like:


    • Oversee daily production operations and partner with supervisors to achieve throughput and efficiency goals


    • Adjust staffing, workflow, and priorities based on production needs


    • Troubleshoot bottlenecks and provide real-time problem-solving support


    • Champion safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance


    • Monitor product quality and collaborate with the Quality team on deviations and improvements


    • Support Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma initiatives and drive CI activities


    • Coordinate with Maintenance on equipment uptime and PM scheduling


    • Work closely with Purchasing and Planning to manage inventory, materials, and flow


    • Use ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate production and inventory data


    • Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and team leads

    What we are looking for:


    • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations


    • Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Operations, or related) — equivalent experience considered


    • Strong leadership experience overseeing production teams


    • Background in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement


    • Strong understanding of OSHA and plant safety programs


    • Experience working with ERP/MRP production systems


    • Ability to work under pressure in a high-mix, fast-paced manufacturing environment


    • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills


    • Experience with CNC machining, robotics, or automated manufacturing (preferred)


    • Experience collaborating with Maintenance, Quality, and Materials teams (preferred)

    At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we're excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.


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