Operations Manager

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Fremont, California, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will ensure efficiency and quality while demonstrating strong leadership and proficiency in ERP systems. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, collaborating with internal teams, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, of which at least 2 years must be in a managerial role. Bilingual communication in Mandarin or Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin or Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with internal teams for support and resource alignment.
• Evaluate business procedures for improvements and implement changes.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

ERP systems proficiency

Leadership skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Minimum 5 years of manufacturing operations experience

2 years in a managerial role

Tools

Manufacturing software

ERP systems

Job description

The Operations Manager will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards. This role requires strong leadership, proficiency in ERP systems and manufacturing software, and the ability to optimize processes for productivity and cost-effectiveness. Mandarin language proficiency is a plus for communication with international teams and suppliers.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure a team’s day-to-day work aligns with organizational goals
• Collaborate and connect internal teams providing support and ensuring that all of the team requests are met.
• Developing and implementing company policies.
• Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction
• Create actionable plans to help employees prioritize tacks and achieve individual goal
• Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements
• Supervising and training employees to complete tasks according to company standards
• Coordinating with department heads to achieve organizational goals.
• Improving work processes to increase productivity or reduce waste.
• Evaluating employee performance by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identifying opportunities to increase revenue or connect with new customers
• Manage Continuous Improvement within the department in conjunction with the continuous improvement activities of the organization

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and manufacturing software.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions to improve operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards in manufacturing.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software is required.
• Strong communication skills: bilingual in English, Mandarin or Spanish is a plus.