Sr Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Advanced Energy; Washington; On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Company 401(k) match

Generous vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to oversee multi-site production, drive efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on management across sites, including international travel to Germany.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in manufacturing operations with leadership experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple locations.
• Ensure production schedules are met and resources are optimized.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma and other process improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing supervisors and staff.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on production strategies and capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production planning

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Master's preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling tools

Job description

Sr Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations for multiple AE locations, ensuring production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role provides both strategic and hands‑on leadership to supervisors and production teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Success in this role requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, and deep practical experience managing multi‑site and international manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:
  • Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met.
  • Optimize resource utilization, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Quality & Compliance:
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and maintain robust quality control processes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Team Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing supervisors and staff.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on production strategies and capacity planning.
  • Support new product introductions and scaling of operations.
• Safety & Environment:
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Promote a safe working environment through training and audits.

Work Environment

• Based in Vancouver, WA and requires regular onsite presence.
• Requires international travel to Germany 4 to 6 times per year, for 1 to 2 weeks stays.

Qualifications :

• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

Desired:

• Experience with semiconductor equipment, electronics, or optical devices.
• Familiarity with metrology and calibration methodology.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross‑functional teams.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (Master's preferred).

Compensation

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $145,000 to $180,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportun