Manufacturing Operations Leader

Manpower, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Onsite role

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for 200+ employees in a fast-paced plant in San Antonio, TX. The role demands a hands-on, results-driven leader who translates strategy into execution, builds robust operating systems and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will show strong planning, problem solving, and people development skills, with proficiency in Excel and MS 365.

Qualifications

• Six or more years in progressive manufacturing leadership roles.
• Experience leading leaders in large, multi-shift operations.
• Experience supporting 200+ team members.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of operations, supply chain, planning, purchasing, production and distribution.
• Ability to build operating systems, standard work and training processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee productivity, efficiency, quality, cost performance and continuous improvement.
• Lead day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
• Develop and implement operating systems and accountability mechanisms.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff to achieve results.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Multi-shift operations

Team development

Excel/MS 365

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join a growing manufacturing organization as our next Operations Manager, where you'll play a critical role in leading day-to-day operations for a workforce of 200+ employees. We're seeking a hands-on, results-oriented leader who can turn strategic priorities into execution, build high-performing operational systems, and proactively address risks before they affect production.

In this role, you will oversee productivity, efficiency, quality, cost performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a passion for operational excellence, employee development, and driving sustainable business success through effective execution and process improvement.

Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

Onsite position in San Antonio, TX.

What’s Needed?

• A minimum of six years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience; eight or more years is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading leaders in large, multi-shift operations.
• Experience supporting 200 or more Team Members is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish capability is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of operations and supply chain, including planning, purchasing, production and distribution.
• Proven ability to build operating systems, standard work, training processes and accountability mechanisms.
• Hands-on leadership style and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and project-management capabilities.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others effectively.
• Results-oriented and strategic approach, supported by strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and broader Microsoft 365 capability.
• Experience using approved AI tools responsibly is preferred.

*A complete job description will be provided.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.