Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations

Job Title:

Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations

Location:

Livermore, CASalary Range: $200,000 - $221,000 per year

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFull-Time, Onsite, Direct Hire We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to join an advanced manufacturing organization in Livermore. This leadership role will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations while driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced manufacturing leader who excels at developing teams, optimizing complex operations, and using performance data to drive results. You will partner closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and Finance to meet customer commitments, strengthen operational performance, and support business growth.

What You'll Be Responsible For
• Direct daily manufacturing operations, aligning people, equipment, capacity, and priorities to achieve safe, efficient, quality-focused, and cost-conscious production
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing supervisors and production teams
• Support hiring, employee development, performance management, and succession planning
• Drive accountability for key manufacturing metrics, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, labor efficiency, first-pass yield, scrap, inventory accuracy, and cost
• Partner with Planning and Customer Service to translate customer requirements into executable production schedules while managing capacity, resource utilization, and changing demand
• Analyze operational data to identify performance gaps, lead root-cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and improve manufacturing results
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving product flow, strengthening quality, increasing productivity, and controlling operating costs
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production constraints and improve manufacturing processes
• Support new product introductions and production transfers
• Lead operational reviews and communicate performance, priorities, risks, and improvement initiatives to site and business leadership
• Establish and improve standard work, operating procedures, manufacturing best practices, facility layouts, and workflows
• Contribute to annual operating plans, labor and budget planning, outsourcing evaluations, and make-versus-buy decisions
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety requirements, quality systems, company policies, and regulatory requirements

To Be Successful in This Role, You'll Bring
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REQUIRED:

8+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, ideally within a high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing environment
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REQUIRED:

3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience managing supervisors, leads, and production personnel
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• Proven experience managing operational KPIs, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, labor efficiency, first-pass yield, inventory accuracy, scrap reduction, and cost performance
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, capacity management, and operational excellence
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), manufacturing instructions, and technical documentation
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including…