Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Operations

• Location 566 Exchange Court,Livermore, CA, 94550,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Employee Type Full Time

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions. Please visit  for a list of office locations.

The Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations within Ferrotec’s Contract Manufacturing Business Unit. This role drives operational performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while ensuring customer commitments are achieved across manufacturing sites.

The Sr. Manager partners closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and Finance to execute production plans, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth. This position provides leadership for manufacturing personnel and supervisors, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures operational processes are aligned with company goals and customer expectations.

• Leads and manages daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and development for supervisors and manufacturing personnel, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Drives attainment of key operational metrics including safety, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, productivity, first pass yield (FPY), scrap reduction, and inventory accuracy.
• Partners with Planning and Customer Service to develop and execute production schedules that meet customer demand and business objectives .
• Monitors manufacturing capacity and resource utilization to ensure optimal throughput and responsiveness to changing customer requirements.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, reduce waste, increase productivity, and lower operating costs.
• Leads daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews and communicates performance results to site and business unit leadership.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
• Supports new product introductions and production transfers to ensure successful operational execution and customer satisfaction.
• Participates in facility layout improvements and workflow optimization projects that enhance operational efficiency and product flow.
• Supports annual operating plan (AOP) development, labor planning, and budget management activities.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Drives root cause analysis and corrective actions to address production, quality, and delivery issues.
• Champions Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies throughout the organization.
• Develops and maintains standard work, operating procedures, and manufacturing best practices.
• Utilizes data and operational metrics to make informed decisions and drive accountability throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, engagement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Supports strategic outsourcing and make-versus-buy decisions in partnership with Supply Chain and Business Unit leadership.
• Works cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing…