Sr Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager – Austin, TX

Pay: $120,000 – $140,000/year + Bonus

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We're seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at a production facility near Austin, TX. This position is responsible for leading plant performance, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality expectations, and customer commitments are consistently achieved.

• Provide leadership across multiple production areas, including assembly, inspection, testing, and fulfillment operations.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline manufacturing processes through operational excellence initiatives.

• Work closely with engineering, planning, purchasing, and quality teams to resolve production challenges and maintain workflow.

• Establish production priorities, allocate resources, and adjust schedules to meet changing business demands.

• Evaluate operational performance using key business metrics and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Ensure manufacturing activities meet customer requirements and applicable quality and safety standards.

• Develop, mentor, and coach supervisors and production leaders while promoting employee engagement and accountability.

• Support customer visits, quality audits, and compliance reviews by maintaining operational readiness.

• Lead cost-reduction initiatives focused on productivity, labor utilization, quality improvements, and overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

• At least seven years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated success managing high-volume production operations and leading cross-functional teams.

• Experience driving Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement programs.

• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems, production reporting tools, and performance dashboards to support operational decision-making.

• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Join a company that invests in operational excellence, innovation, and leadership development. If you're ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation and make a lasting impact, apply today!

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