Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean & Excellence

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Professional & Industrial is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at a production facility near Austin, TX. You will lead plant performance, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple production areas, experience with Lean manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, and data-driven decision making to optimize throughput and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading high-volume production operations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to achieve production goals and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership across assembly, inspection, testing, and fulfillment operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Operational excellence

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production dashboards

Job description

Kelly Professional & Industrial is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at a production facility near Austin, TX. You will lead plant performance, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple production areas, experience with Lean manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, and data-driven decision making to optimize throughput and reduce waste.