Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations

Description: Position : Senior Manager, Operations Location : Uxbridge, MA Reporting To: Vice President, Operations Annual base salary : $130,000 - $160,000 (Compensation is an estimate and may vary based on factors including geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and qualifications) Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Operations is a hands-on leader responsible for the daily execution and performance of manufacturing and logistics operations, with direct accountability for production output, efficiency, and on-time delivery. Accountable for results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People (SQDCIP), this role directly manages production and logistics leaders and drives daily execution by setting priorities, adjusting labor and resources to meet production demands, resolving operational issues, and ensuring customer commitments are achieved . As a key member of the Operations leadership team, the Senior Manager drives operational discipline and accountability, develops frontline leaders, and champions continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen productivity, manufacturing performance, and overall operational effectiveness. About you : You are an experienced operations leader who enjoys being hands-on, visible, and actively involved in the day-to-day business. You are comfortable moving between the production floor and leadership discussions, working closely with teams to understand challenges, remove barriers, and drive results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity. You lead from the front and build credibility by staying connected to the work, asking thoughtful questions, and partnering with employees and leaders to solve problems. You use data, sound judgment, and Lean principles to set priorities, strengthen operational discipline, and turn business goals into practical actions that deliver measurable and sustainable improvements. As a senior-level manager, you balance strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support execution when needed. You develop capable leaders, hold teams accountable, and create an environment where people feel empowered to contribute ideas and improve how work gets done. Above all, you bring integrity, ownership, approachability, and a genuine commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team success. A day in the life: Leadership & People Development Provide hands-on leadership to Production and Logistics supervisors, maintain a visible presence in daily operations, coach and develop frontline leaders, and proactively remove barriers to safety, quality, productivity, and delivery. Set clear expectations, review performance, and hold leaders and teams accountable for results while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, workforce planning, and leadership development while modeling Lenze Leadership Principles Operational Leadership Direct daily manufacturing and logistics operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity goals, maintaining a regular production-floor presence to identify issues and drive timely resolution Manage capacity and labor planning to support production requirements and customer commitments, while implementing Lean manufacturing into daily operations and standard work. Provide the Vice President, Operations with clear recommendations on operational priorities, risks, resource needs, and opportunities to improve performance. Oversee warehousing, inventory management, material flow, shipping, and logistics operations, working closely with supervisors to resolve service issues, material constraints, and workflow disruptions. Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, working capital, on-time delivery, and logistics efficiency through disciplined processes, performance monitoring, and corrective actio…

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