Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager
Livermore, CA
Full Time
Position Summary
Responsible for leading manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.
Lead supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and costs.
Optimize production capacity, labor efficiency, and resource utilization.
Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen initiatives.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.
Support new product introductions and production transfers.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Support budgeting, labor planning, and operational performance reviews.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
8+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Experience in high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and operational KPIs.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Oracle preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in semiconductor, precision manufacturing, or contract manufacturing.
Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost-reduction strategies.
Experience with cross-functional team leadership and operational optimization.
