Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean & Safety

International Executive Service Corps; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

McKinstry University

Community service time

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations in Austin to lead day-to-day operations for modular production, drive safety, quality, and cost targets, and partner with engineering, finance, and supply chain to deliver scalable outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of leadership, deep lean/QMS expertise, and strong partnership skills. It offers a competitive package and comprehensive benefits within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or plant operations leadership, including 3+ years managing a production facility.
• Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality management systems, and continuous improvement tools (QMS: ISO-9001 / IAFT16949, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, VSM).
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs and achieving measurable reductions in TRIR.
• Strong financial acumen: cost variance analysis, capital planning, P&L management a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture through rigorous compliance programs, regular floor walks, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-through.
• Own assigned value stream delivery schedule, quality, safety, and cost targets, partnering with other teams on budget development, labor planning, and variance analysis to protect and improve value stream margins.
• Drive continuous improvement by deploying lean and kaizen methodologies, reducing waste, shortening cycle times, and improving first-pass quality across all production lines.
• Build, coach, and hold accountable a high-performing manufacturing team, ensuring staffing levels, skill development, and succession plans align with business growth.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Regulated manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations in Austin to lead day-to-day operations for modular production, drive safety, quality, and cost targets, and partner with engineering, finance, and supply chain to deliver scalable outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of leadership, deep lean/QMS expertise, and strong partnership skills. It offers a competitive package and comprehensive benefits within a regulated manufacturing environment.