Shop Manager - Houghton Area

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Houghton area that seek skilled Shop Managers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →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.
• →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.

• Strong scheduling and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

• Forklift or crane certification.
• 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.

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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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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.