Operations Lead Jobs in Michigan
Operations Lead jobs in Michigan concentrate in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where manufacturing, automotive, and logistics operations drive consistent demand for professionals who can manage workflows, lead frontline teams, and improve production efficiency. Employers such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Steelcase regularly seek operations leads at supervisor, manager, and senior-individual-contributor levels across their Michigan facilities. Supply chain coordination, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing are the specialties that appear most often in Michigan postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the Role
Midwest Insulation is looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Field Operations & Crew Lead to serve as the critical link between our office administration and our field installation teams.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be on-site with the crews, leading installations, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and enforcing the daily operational workflows that keep our projects profitable and running smoothly. If you take pride in tight logistics, accurate numbers, and holding a team to a high standard of accountability, we want to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
- Morning Dispatch & Vehicle Readiness: Oversee morning truck loading and pre-trip walkarounds. Verify that all rigs are properly stocked, equipment is secured, and roll-up doors are latched before any vehicle leaves the yard.
- Inventory & Material Tracking: Enforce strict inventory accountability. Ensure every bag of insulation, roll of batt, and drum of material loaded onto trucks or used on-site is accurately logged in our field software.
- Job Costing & Timekeeping Enforcement: Ensure all crew members clock in and out accurately on company iPads at every job site so job-costing reports remain 100% accurate.
- On-Site Crew Leadership: Work alongside and direct installation crews in the field to ensure workmanship meets Michigan residential energy codes and company quality standards.
- Office-to-Field Liaison: Communicate daily job progress, material discrepancies, schedule adjustments, and site conditions directly to office management.
- Safety & Site Compliance: Maintain clean, safe job sites, ensure proper PPE usage, and verify that required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and inspection protocols are followed.
What We Are Looking For
- Unmatched Attention to Detail: You are the person who notices an unlatched truck door, a missing material log, or a missed clock-in before it becomes a costly problem.
- Proven Field Leadership: 2+ years of experience leading crews in residential construction, insulation, HVAC, remodeling, or logistics/warehousing.
- Tech-Comfortable: Confident using iPads, digital checklists, time-tracking apps, and inventory management software (experience with ALLPRO or similar trade software is a plus).
- Firm & Fair Communicator: Comfortable setting clear expectations, holding peers accountable to daily procedures, and reporting clearly to management without drama.
- Physical & Driver Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (comfortable driving box trucks). Ability to work in attics, crawlspaces, and variable weather conditions, and lift 50+ lbs regularly.
Why Join Midwest Insulation?
- Direct Impact: You won’t be micromanaged—you will be trusted to bring order, efficiency, and pride back to daily field operations.
- Growth Opportunity: As we tighten our systems and expand across Southern Michigan, this role is positioned to grow into a full Operations Manager capacity.
- Consistent Year-Round Work: Steady residential and commercial projects with competitive pay and modern digital tools.
How to Apply
Submit your resume through Indeed along with a brief note explaining a time you improved a process, caught a costly mistake, or successfully held a team accountable to daily procedures.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
About the Role
Midwest Insulation is looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Field Operations & Crew Lead to serve as the critical link between our office administration and our field installation teams.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be on-site with the crews, leading installations, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and enforcing the daily operational workflows that keep our projects profitable and running smoothly. If you take pride in tight logistics, accurate numbers, and holding a team to a high standard of accountability, we want to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
- Morning Dispatch & Vehicle Readiness: Oversee morning truck loading and pre-trip walkarounds. Verify that all rigs are properly stocked, equipment is secured, and roll-up doors are latched before any vehicle leaves the yard.
- Inventory & Material Tracking: Enforce strict inventory accountability. Ensure every bag of insulation, roll of batt, and drum of material loaded onto trucks or used on-site is accurately logged in our field software.
- Job Costing & Timekeeping Enforcement: Ensure all crew members clock in and out accurately on company iPads at every job site so job-costing reports remain 100% accurate.
- On-Site Crew Leadership: Work alongside and direct installation crews in the field to ensure workmanship meets Michigan residential energy codes and company quality standards.
- Office-to-Field Liaison: Communicate daily job progress, material discrepancies, schedule adjustments, and site conditions directly to office management.
- Safety & Site Compliance: Maintain clean, safe job sites, ensure proper PPE usage, and verify that required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and inspection protocols are followed.
What We Are Looking For
- Unmatched Attention to Detail: You are the person who notices an unlatched truck door, a missing material log, or a missed clock-in before it becomes a costly problem.
- Proven Field Leadership: 2+ years of experience leading crews in residential construction, insulation, HVAC, remodeling, or logistics/warehousing.
- Tech-Comfortable: Confident using iPads, digital checklists, time-tracking apps, and inventory management software (experience with ALLPRO or similar trade software is a plus).
- Firm & Fair Communicator: Comfortable setting clear expectations, holding peers accountable to daily procedures, and reporting clearly to management without drama.
- Physical & Driver Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (comfortable driving box trucks). Ability to work in attics, crawlspaces, and variable weather conditions, and lift 50+ lbs regularly.
Why Join Midwest Insulation?
- Direct Impact: You won’t be micromanaged—you will be trusted to bring order, efficiency, and pride back to daily field operations.
- Growth Opportunity: As we tighten our systems and expand across Southern Michigan, this role is positioned to grow into a full Operations Manager capacity.
- Consistent Year-Round Work: Steady residential and commercial projects with competitive pay and modern digital tools.
How to Apply
Submit your resume through Indeed along with a brief note explaining a time you improved a process, caught a costly mistake, or successfully held a team accountable to daily procedures.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
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- Manufacturing
- Fashion & Apparel
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations lead jobs across Michigan.
- Three or more years of operations, production, or team-lead experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate daily workflow across multiple shifts
- Proficiency with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methods, or continuous improvement frameworks
- Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills to track throughput, quality metrics, and operational KPIs
Operations Lead Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations lead in Michigan?
Most operations leads in Michigan move into the role after several years in a production, logistics, or supply chain position, typically starting as a team lead or shift supervisor. Michigan does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers across the state, especially in automotive and manufacturing, look for candidates with relevant operations experience and a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, or a related field, often combined with a lean or Six Sigma certification.
Which companies hire operations leads in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring operations leads in Michigan include PetSmart, KLA, and WHSmith, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's deep concentration of automotive manufacturers, tier-one suppliers, and distribution centers means openings appear across a wide range of company sizes and sectors throughout the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most operations lead jobs?
Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Auburn Hills have the most operations lead openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the largest share of postings because of its dense cluster of automotive OEMs, parts suppliers, and logistics hubs, while Grand Rapids draws openings from its strong office furniture, food processing, and healthcare operations sectors, and Lansing's state government agencies and manufacturing plants add a steady share of roles.
Are there remote operations lead jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Operations lead work is largely hands-on and tied to physical facilities, so most Michigan postings require on-site presence. About 50% of operations lead openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in planning, vendor coordination, or process-improvement functions that do not require daily floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a operations lead in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from a team lead, shift coordinator, or production associate role inside a Michigan manufacturing or distribution facility. Large Michigan employers such as General Motors and Ford run rotational operations and leadership development programs that accept candidates early in their careers. Pursuing a lean manufacturing certification or completing an associate degree in operations management at a Michigan community college, such as Oakland or Macomb, also strengthens a low-experience application meaningfully.
Where can I find and apply to operations lead jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to operations lead jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that interest you.
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