Sr Operations Manager
Austin, TX, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
$120k - $140k
Executive (SVP/VP/Department Head)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Austin, TX, US
$120k - $140k
Executive (SVP/VP/Department Head)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
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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