Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

About the Role

We are adding a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to our Offsite Manufacturing division in Spokane, WA. The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations leads all day-to-day operations of assigned locations and value streams, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality production of modular products that meet schedules and customer requirements. This role sets the operational direction for assigned value streams, drives continuous improvement across people, processes, and systems, and manages value stream performance to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture through rigorous compliance programs, regular floor walks, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-through.
• Lead all value stream operations – production scheduling, workforce management, safety, quality, and maintenance – to consistently meet output, cost, and delivery targets.
• Own assigned value stream delivery schedule, quality, safety, and cost targets, partnering with other teams on budget development, labor planning, and variance analysis to protect and improve value stream margins.
• Drive continuous improvement by deploying lean and kaizen methodologies, reducing waste, shortening cycle times, and improving first-pass quality across all production lines.
• Build, coach, and hold accountable a high-performing manufacturing team, ensuring staffing levels, skill development, and succession plans align with business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or plant operations leadership, including 3+ years managing a production facility.
• Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality management systems, and continuous improvement tools (QMS: ISO-9001 / IATF16949, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, VSM).
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs and achieving measurable reductions in TRIR.
• Strong financial acumen: cost variance analysis, capital planning, P&L management a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out-of-pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

Pay

The pay range for this position is $118,170 - $189,090 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.