Manufacturing Ops Leader — Lean Excellence, Flexible Hours

Ferrotec; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

401K Matching

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development

Travel and Hotel Discounts

Paid Time Off

Sick & Wellness

Volunteer Time

Employee Recognition

Engagement Events

Job summary

Ferrotec in Livermore, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day manufacturing, drive safety and efficiency, and align production with customer commitments. This role collaborates with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to optimize operations and support growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-mix, low-volume contract manufacturing, Lean, and leadership of diverse teams, with a focus on delivering quality, on-time delivery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience in high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience managing supervisors and production personnel.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, capacity management, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience driving KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, labor efficiency, FPY, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, manufacturing instructions, and related technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, customers, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for supervisors and manufacturing personnel, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Drive attainment of key operational KPIs including safety, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, productivity, FPY, scrap reduction, and inventory accuracy.
• Partner with Planning and Customer Service to develop and execute production schedules that meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Monitor manufacturing capacity and resource utilization to ensure optimal throughput and responsiveness to changing customer requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, reduce waste, increase productivity, and lower operating costs.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews and communicate performance results to site and business unit leadership.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
• Supports new product introductions and production transfers to ensure successful operational execution and customer satisfaction.
• Participates in facility layout improvements and workflow optimization projects that enhance operational efficiency and product flow.
• Supports annual operating plan (AOP) development, labor planning, and budget management activities.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Drives root cause analysis and corrective actions to address production, quality, and delivery issues.
• Champions Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies throughout the organization.
• Develops and maintains standard work, operating procedures, and manufacturing best practices.
• Utilizes data and operational metrics to make informed decisions and drive accountability throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, engagement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Supports strategic outsourcing and make-versus-buy decisions in partnership with Supply Chain and Business Unit leadership.
• Works cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet customer expectations for quality, delivery, and responsiveness.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

KPIs & Metrics

Cross-Functional Leadership

Process Improvement

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Related Field

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS 365

Job description

Ferrotec in Livermore, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day manufacturing, drive safety and efficiency, and align production with customer commitments. This role collaborates with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to optimize operations and support growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-mix, low-volume contract manufacturing, Lean, and leadership of diverse teams, with a focus on delivering quality, on-time delivery,