Senior Operations Manager

Growing Company/ Great Benefits

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Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our staffing agency is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead production operations within a complex, multi-shift manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, improving production performance, and developing high-performing teams.

Why join us?

• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid and electable leave programs
• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Wellness program with quarterly payout

Job Details

The Senior Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities while supporting long-term operational strategy, continuous improvement, and organizational development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader with experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations, developing front-line leadership, and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts in a continuous, 24/7 production environment.

Establish performance expectations and accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.

Translate production schedules and business objectives into effective execution on the manufacturing floor.

Lead, coach, and develop Operations Supervisors and other front-line leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities and operational performance.

Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Analyze operational data and key performance indicators to identify performance gaps, eliminate bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), structured problem-solving, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Improve equipment effectiveness, production attainment, labor and material utilization, equipment reliability, and product quality.

Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other departments to achieve plant objectives.

Support capital improvement projects, new product introductions, and production readiness initiatives.

Lead organizational change through effective communication, employee engagement, and collaboration with plant leadership.

Evaluate operational structures, processes, and staffing capabilities to ensure the organization is positioned for long-term success.

Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, quality requirements, labor agreements, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

Proven success leading large-scale, multi-shift manufacturing operations in a 24/7 production environment.

Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing required.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop supervisors and other operations leaders.

Strong background in production management, operational performance, workforce leadership, and process improvement.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Experience using operational metrics and performance data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Knowledge of manufacturing safety programs, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Proven ability to lead organizational change and improve operational results.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing operations in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Background in highly automated manufacturing facilities.

Experience with labor optimization, equipment reliability, and production efficiency initiatives.

Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement programs and developing leadership talent.

Experience supporting capital projects, new product launches, and manufacturing process improvements.

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