Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader, Modular Offsite

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, d

Job summary

McKinstry in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day operations of our Offsite Manufacturing division. You will drive safe, efficient production of modular products, align schedules with customer requirements, and partner across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver predictable outcomes.

You’ll champion a zero-incident safety culture, own value stream targets, and coach a high-performing team through lean and kaizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of assigned locations and value streams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Own delivery schedules, quality, safety, and cost targets; partner with finance and labor planning to optimize margins.
• Drive continuous improvement by deploying lean and kaizen methodologies to reduce waste and shorten cycle times.
• Build and coach a high-performing manufacturing team with clear staffing and succession plans.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality management systems

Continuous improvement

Safety programs

Cross-functional communication

ERP/MES proficiency

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McKinstry in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead day-to-day operations of our Offsite Manufacturing division. You will drive safe, efficient production of modular products, align schedules with customer requirements, and partner across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver predictable outcomes.

You’ll champion a zero-incident safety culture, own value stream targets, and coach a high-performing team through lean and kaizen