Operations Manager

Our client is a well-established precision manufacturing company serving industries including aerospace, medical device, semiconductor, biotechnology, and advanced industrial manufacturing.This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the President. The Operations Manager will lead manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, develop leaders, and help position the company for continued growth.Location: Billerica, MASalary: $145,000 - $185,000 + Bonus PotentialSchedule: Onsite, Monday - FridayWhat You'll DoLead daily manufacturing operations and production activitiesDrive operational excellence, efficiency, quality, and on-time deliveryDevelop and improve processes, systems, and performance metricsPartner with leadership on strategic initiatives and business goalsLead continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean and Six Sigma principlesCoach and develop supervisors, managers, and production teamsSupport quality initiatives and operational complianceManage resources, budgets, and operational performanceWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field7+ years of manufacturing leadership experienceExperience managing production, quality, planning, and continuous improvement initiativesStrong leadership, communication, and team development skillsExperience driving operational improvements and organizational changePreferred ExperiencePrecision manufacturing environmentAerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing industriesLean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experienceFamiliarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systemsCompensation & BenefitsBase salary: $145,000 - $185,000Performance bonus opportunitiesMedical insurance (company contributes up to 75%)Dental and vision insuranceShort-term and long-term disability401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidays Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to work directly with company leadership and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing manufacturing organization. If you enjoy building teams, improving processes, and creating operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Apply today to learn more about this confidential leadership opportunity. Desired Skills and Experience Lead daily manufacturing operations and production activities Drive operational excellence, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery Develop and improve processes, systems, and performance metrics Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and business goals Lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean and Six Sigma principles Coach and develop supervisors, managers, and production teams Support quality initiatives and operational compliance Manage resources, budgets, and operational performance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.