Remote Manufacturing Operations Leader

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee production processes and teams entirely from a remote setting. You will define strategic plans and ensure efficiency, quality, and cost controls across distributed facilities.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing ops, Lean/Six Sigma, MES/ERP proficiency, and strong leadership of remote teams using digital collaboration tools. A Bachelor’s degree is expected; a remote work setup is provided.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams using digital tools.
• Strong knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to meet targets in a remote environment.
• Lead and mentor distributed manufacturing teams across locations.
• Oversee production lifecycle from materials to delivery and schedule adherence.
• Track KPIs to optimize efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics and lean principles.

Skills

Remote leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic planning

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee production processes and teams entirely from a remote setting. You will define strategic plans and ensure efficiency, quality, and cost controls across distributed facilities.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing ops, Lean/Six Sigma, MES/ERP proficiency, and strong leadership of remote teams using digital collaboration tools. A Bachelor’s degree is expected; a remote work setup is provided.