Remote Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

This fully remote position offers FLex

Competitive salary with incentives

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Virtual training and career growth

Generous paid time off

Autonomy and results-driven culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Specialist for a fully remote role to optimize distributed production workflows and drive improvements in output, quality, and cost-efficiency. You will leverage data analytics and best practices across a remote network to achieve measurable gains.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, strong Excel/Power BI/SQL skills, and a proven track record of cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations or process improvement.
• Proven track record of implementing operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
• Experience with MES and ERP software.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Strong virtual communication and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic operational plans to enhance efficiency.
• Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and propose data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate virtually with engineering, QA, and supply chain.
• Establish and track KPIs for production and operations.
• Design and document SOPs and work instructions.
• Conduct virtual risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Research and recommend new technologies to improve processes.
• Lead remote team meetings and training sessions.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for improvements.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture across the remote network.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Specialist for a fully remote role to optimize distributed production workflows and drive improvements in output, quality, and cost-efficiency. You will leverage data analytics and best practices across a remote network to achieve measurable gains.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, strong Excel/Power BI/SQL skills, and a proven track record of cost-saving initiatives.