Senior Manufacturing Manager

Senior Manager of Manufacturing | Direct Hire | 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12:00am | $125,000-$180,000/year + Bonus (based on skills and experience) | Horsham, PA

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to work at a premier manufacturing client in Horsham, PA
. With us, it’s all about finding a job that’s just right.

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Work for an industry leader at the forefront of semiconductor and advanced technology manufacturing
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Opportunity to lead and shape a rapidly growing operation during a pivotal period of expansion
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team

• Building and developing a strong leadership team by coaching supervisors and technicians for precision and accountability
• Directing and optimizing all 2nd shift manufacturing operations to deliver on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Aligning shift priorities with customer delivery requirements, new design releases, and materials readiness to ensure efficient production flow
• Partnering cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure on-time shipment of complex capital equipment
• Tracking and communicating key performance indicators (KPIs), lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership
• Leading root cause problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys), implementing corrective and preventive actions for ongoing improvement
• Tracking and communicating key performance indicators (KPIs), lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership
• Championing a culture of safety and operational excellence through 6S and engagement initiatives
• Driving change and embedding best practices to scale operations for global market demand

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or equivalent training/experience
• Have 10+ years of progressive production leadership experience, including managing both management-level and hourly teams for 5+ years
• Are proficient with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Possess demonstrated success leading complex electro-mechanical equipment builds in high-mix, dynamic environments
• Exhibit strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to unite teams to deliver aggressive production targets
• Have experience with structured problem-solving and lean manufacturing (CI certifications like Six Sigma or KAIZEN a plus)
• Are familiar with capital equipment manufacturing (preferred)
• Are flexible and available to work 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM) and adapt to fast-changing operational needs