Manufacturing Operations Leader — Custom Programs & Growth

Boutique Recruiting; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan & profit-sharing

2 weeks PTO + 9 holidays

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for a growing specialty manufacturer supporting government and military programs in New York. You will oversee production operations, improve scheduling and workflow, and ensure complex customer programs stay on track.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong project and program management skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and a visible, collaborative approach on the shop floor. DOE applies.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of operations experience within a manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of bills of materials, manufacturing planning, scheduling, and workflow management.
• Proven project and program management experience within a custom or complex manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience with the ability to lead, mentor, and hold teams accountable.
• Ability to read and work with technical drawings.
• Strong technology skills and comfort learning and working across manufacturing systems.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracting and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, workflow, scheduling, and production priorities
• Review and manage bills of materials, vendor materials, and production requirements for highly customized products
• Partner directly with customers to understand project requirements, timelines, and changing priorities
• Coordinate with the production floor, supervisors, engineers, and technical staff to improve efficiency and keep projects on schedule
• Lead planning and execution for projects and long-term programs ranging from smaller custom orders to multimillion-dollar contracts
• Identify training and development needs, mentor team members, and strengthen operational accountability
• Improve processes, scheduling, and resource planning as the organization continues to scale

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for a growing specialty manufacturer supporting government and military programs in New York. You will oversee production operations, improve scheduling and workflow, and ensure complex customer programs stay on track.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong project and program management skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and a visible, collaborative approach on the shop floor. DOE applies.