Senior Operations Manager

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We're seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at a growing electronics production facility near Austin, TX. This position is responsible for leading plant performance, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality expectations, and customer commitments are consistently achieved.


• Provide leadership across multiple production areas, including electronic assembly, inspection, testing, and fulfillment operations.


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline manufacturing processes through operational excellence initiatives.


• Work closely with engineering, planning, purchasing, and quality teams to resolve production challenges and maintain workflow.


• Establish production priorities, allocate resources, and adjust schedules to meet changing business demands.


• Evaluate operational performance using key business metrics and implement corrective actions when needed.


• Ensure manufacturing activities meet customer requirements and applicable quality and safety standards.


• Develop, mentor, and coach supervisors and production leaders while promoting employee engagement and accountability.


• Support customer visits, quality audits, and compliance reviews by maintaining operational readiness.


• Lead cost-reduction initiatives focused on productivity, labor utilization, quality improvements, and overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline is preferred.


• At least seven years of leadership experience within an electronics manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated success managing high-volume production operations and leading cross-functional teams.


• Working knowledge of electronic assembly processes, manufacturing best practices, and industry quality standards.


• Experience driving Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement programs.


• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems, production reporting tools, and performance dashboards to support operational decision-making.


• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Join a company that invests in operational excellence, innovation, and leadership development.