Operations Sr. Manager

Job Description

About the role

The Operations Senior Manager will lead a team of over one hundred employees in a manufacturing plant and warehouse setting. The role requires a strong background in operations management, lean manufacturing, and project management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with 10 years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in a successful operations leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Builds safety awareness and implements new and innovative techniques to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintains a strong and visible presence throughout the operation, building trusted relationships with employees at all levels.
• Develops a high-performing team that strengthens operational capability, improves service to customers, and creates future leadership depth.
• Leads the manufacturing plant with over one hundred employees producing products through injection molding, complex assembly while leveraging strong quality and Lean manufacturing experience.
• Leads warehouse and shipping teams responsible for inbound component flow, outbound customer shipments, and international shipping operations.
• Fosters an inclusive, respectful, and highly engaged workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Delivers sustainable year-over-year financial improvement through operational excellence, disciplined resource management, continuous improvement, and clear ownership of site P&L results.
• Translates enterprise priorities into clear site objectives, ensuring teams remain focused on value-added activities, customer outcomes, and the metrics that matter most.
• Led the deployment of Lean Management Systems that create sustainable operational excellence through daily accountability, visual management, structured problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Directs and manages the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops managers and supervisors to build trust, accountability, succession depth, and leadership capability across the organization.
• Builds a culture of operational excellence through visible leadership, disciplined daily management, hands-on problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years in a successful Operations Leadership Role.
• Experience in P&L responsibilities.
• Competency in analytical problem solving, customer/partner relationships, product & technology expertise, and strategic insight.
• Understanding of program/project management fundamentals.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Experience working with ERP systems is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Operations Management, Supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Masters strongly preferred.
• 5 - 10 years of P&L responsibilities.
• Competency in analytical problem solving, customer/partner relationships, product & technology expertise, and strategic insight.
• Understanding of program/project management fundamentals.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Experience working with ERP systems is highly preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• A generous 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Childcare leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness programs.

Pay

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this position is from $128,500 - $238,600 per year. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.