Senior Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Manpower Group (USA); Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, located in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations for high-precision products. The role oversees production schedules, ensures on-time delivery, and maintains quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold a related engineering degree, have 10+ years in manufacturing (7+ in leadership), and possess proven Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• At least 10 years in manufacturing, 7+ in leadership, especially in precision optics or related industries.
• Proven track record managing manufacturing operations for high-precision products.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations to meet standards and timelines.
• Oversee production schedules for efficient resources and on-time delivery.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Work with quality control to implement inspections and corrective actions.
• Analyze production processes and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to optimize workflows and reduce waste.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Operations management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Optical Engineering / Materials Science

Master's degree beneficial

Job description

Senior Operations Manager - Manufacturing

• Reference Number: 5889555
• Published Date: 09/04/2026
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

Our client, located in Boulder, CO is looking for a Sr. Operations Manager to join their team.

Job Title: Sr. Operations Manager

Location: Boulder, CO

Pay Rate Range: $165,000 - $195,000

Shift: 1st shift

What’s the Job?

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations to ensure the products are produced according to company standards and timelines
• Oversee the implementation of production schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting customer delivery expectations
• Ensure that all products meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Work closely with the quality control team to implement inspection protocols, identify detects, and initiate corrective actions
• Analyze production processes and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase product quality
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to optimize workflows and minimize waste

What’s Needed?

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A master's degree could be beneficial.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in precision optics or related industries such as semiconductors, lasers, or aerospace, with at least 7 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of managing manufacturing operations, with a focus on high-precision products.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.