Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

Confidential Employer; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Operations Manager – Manufacturing to lead a high-volume production environment. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while building a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

You will oversee multiple departments, develop frontline leaders, and champion Lean initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency across the plant.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or similar complex production environments.
• Experience leading multiple departments or large operational teams.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery KPIs.
• Proven track record of sustainable process improvements and cost control.
• Demonstrated ability to develop frontline and mid-level leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to hit safety, quality, production, service, and cost targets.
• Provide direction to operations leaders, supervisors, and production teams.
• Set performance expectations and use KPIs to close gaps and drive actions.
• Improve productivity, labor utilization, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and others.
• Develop leadership talent through coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support capacity planning, staffing, and production planning based on demand.
• Lead change initiatives and build engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operations management

KPIs

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Operations Manager – Manufacturing to lead a high-volume production environment. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while building a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

You will oversee multiple departments, develop frontline leaders, and champion Lean initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency across the plant.