Modular Manufacturing Operations Leader (Senior Manager)

McKinstry; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, 1

Job summary

McKinstry in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day operations of the Offsite Manufacturing division, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality production of modular products that meet schedules and customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement with lean tools, partner across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain, and build a high-performing team with clear staffing and succession plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of manufacturing or plant operations leadership; 3+ years managing a production facility.
• Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality management systems (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949), 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, VSM.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs and achieve reductions in TRIR.
• Strong financial acumen: cost variance analysis, capital planning, P&L management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of assigned locations and value streams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and kaizen methodologies across production lines.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operation Excellence, Value Stream Management, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Build and coach a high-performing manufacturing team with staffing and succession plans.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality management systems

Continuous improvement

Safety programs

P&L management

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Regulated manufacturing environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McKinstry in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day operations of the Offsite Manufacturing division, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality production of modular products that meet schedules and customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement with lean tools, partner across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain, and build a high-performing team with clear staffing and succession plans.