Operations Program Manager

Advantage Technical; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking an Operations Program Manager in Franklin, MA to oversee production schedules and material readiness across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams. The role focuses on aligning manufacturing commitments with program objectives and proactively managing critical-path activities.

You will drive risk mitigation, supplier performance, and production constraints while leading continuous improvements in planning processes and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing operations, production planning, or program management experience.
• Experience managing production schedules and integrated master schedules.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, material planning, and long-lead procurement.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Excel and scheduling software proficiency (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, etc.)
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must meet U.S. Person requirements under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and manufacturing execution plans
• Drive material planning, procurement coordination, and shortage resolution
• Analyze engineering changes and assess operational impacts
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and accountability
• Conduct production reviews and present operational status to leadership
• Develop and improve planning processes, workflows, and performance metrics

Skills

8+ years experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Now Hiring: Operations Program Manager (Direct Hire). Location: Franklin, MA (On-Site). Salary: Up to $150,000+ for the right candidate.

As an Operations Program Manager, you will oversee production schedules, material readiness, risk mitigation, and operational performance across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams. You will ensure manufacturing commitments are aligned with program objectives while proactively managing critical path activities, engineering changes, supplier performance, and production constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and manufacturing execution plans
• Drive material planning, procurement coordination, and shortage resolution
• Analyze engineering changes and assess operational impacts
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and accountability
• Conduct production reviews and present operational status to leadership
• Develop and improve planning processes, workflows, and performance metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of manufacturing operations, production planning, or program management experience
• Experience managing production schedules and integrated master schedules
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, material planning, and long-lead procurement
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Advanced Excel and scheduling software proficiency (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, etc.)
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Must meet U.S. Person requirements under ITAR/EAR regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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