Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations

Position Summary

Responsible for leading manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
Manage daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.
Lead supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and costs.
Optimize production capacity, labor efficiency, and resource utilization.
Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen initiatives.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.
Support new product introductions and production transfers.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Support budgeting, labor planning, and operational performance reviews.

Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Experience in semiconductor, precision manufacturing, or contract manufacturing.
Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost-reduction strategies.
Experience with cross-functional team leadership and operational optimization.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
7-10 years

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
8+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Experience in high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and operational KPIs.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Oracle preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
Good leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

key responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.Lead supervisors and manufacturing personnel.Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and costs.Optimize production capacity, labor efficiency, and resource utilization.Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen initiatives.Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.Support new product introductions and production transfers.Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.Support budgeting, labor planning, and operational performance reviews.

experience

7-10 years

skills

Experience in semiconductor, precision manufacturing, or contract manufacturing.Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost-reduction strategies.Experience with cross-functional team leadership and operational optimization.

qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.8+ years of manufacturing operations experience.3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.Experience in high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing environments.Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and operational KPIs.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Oracle preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.Good leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

education

Bachelors

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing operations and production schedules.Lead supervisors and manufacturing personnel.Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and costs.Optimize production capacity, labor efficiency, and resource utilization.Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen initiatives.Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.Support new product introductions and production transfers.Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.Support budgeting, labor planning, and operational performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, precision manufacturing, or contract manufacturing.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost-reduction strategies.
• Experience with cross-functional team leadership and operational optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.8+ years of manufacturing operations experience.3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or contract manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and operational KPIs.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Good leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Spherion Alameda County is Shayal Prasad.

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