Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations

Tri-Valley Career Center; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Valley Career Center is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager in Livermore, CA. You will lead daily manufacturing activities, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and champion Lean and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

You will oversee production planning, capacity management, and KPI tracking while mentoring supervisors and production staff. This role emphasizes cost efficiency, transfer of new products, and close collaboration with Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field; 8+ years of manufacturing ops experience preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and operational KPIs.
• Experience with Lean, 6S, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Lead supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and costs.
• Optimize production capacity, labor efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 6S, Kaizen).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.
• Support new product introductions and production transfers.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality systems.
• Support budgeting, labor planning, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management/Business or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

Livermore, CA

Full Time

Position Summary

Responsible for leading manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Lead supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and costs.
• Optimize production capacity, labor efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.
• Support new product introductions and production transfers.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Support budgeting, labor planning, and operational performance reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and operational KPIs.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, precision manufacturing, or contract manufacturing.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost-reduction strategies.
• Experience with cross-functional team leadership and operational optimization.