Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs

Manufacturing Operations Managers lead the people, processes, and systems that keep production facilities running safely, efficiently, and profitably. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more, and find positions that match your leadership experience and career goals.

What Manufacturing Operations Managers Do

These leaders oversee daily manufacturing operations, coordinate production schedules, manage teams, and track performance against safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing budgets, maintaining equipment and capacity, supporting supply-chain planning, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience leading manufacturing teams and improving operational performance. Relevant strengths can include lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, quality management, safety leadership, workforce development, and data-driven problem-solving. Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer, facility, and industry.

Career Opportunities in Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing Operations Managers work across industries such as industrial products, automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Depending on the company, the role may lead to broader plant leadership, regional operations, or senior manufacturing positions. Explore current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Browse Manufacturing Operations Manager openings to discover opportunities where you can apply your operations expertise, guide high-performing teams, and help organizations deliver better manufacturing results.

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$159K - $239K *

Manage and enhance supply chain applications, leading a team to ensure optimal performance, support, and integration of systems. Drive incident resolution and application development while overseeing...

Calabasas, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Oversee complex Installation Services projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage budgets, foster client relationships, and me...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $205K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives by identifying opportunities in Digital Engineering and embedded sectors. Build relationships with mid-size and enterprise clients, driving the sales process from pros...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$93K - $156K *

Engage in the end-to-end delivery of complex laboratory projects, ensuring high-quality execution and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders while adapting to dynamic environme...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of logistics by leading product strategy and execution. Drive innovation in delivery optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and operati...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $218K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in vehicle personalization and accessory sales. This leadership role focuses on enhancing dealer engagement, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration to...

Dearborn, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$239K - $299K *

Drive the development and scaling of a comprehensive supply chain strategy, ensuring efficient management and delivery of products. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and support rapid g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading complex product initiatives across technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring measurable out...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage comprehensive leave programs, ensuring compliance and supporting benefits administration. Leverage your expertise in FMLA and state-specific leaves while enhancing employ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Optimize onsite environmental operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, maximizing efficiency, and driving performance through strategic planning and continuous improvement in hazar...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading technical execution of Electrification Solutions projects. Drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while managing resources and risks to ensure project succes...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee complex enterprise implementations, ensuring successful delivery across multiple departments. Leverage AI tools and project management expertise to enhance stakeholder e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives for a portfolio of Department of War customers. Drive growth, foster executive relationships, and ensure impactful operational outcomes while guiding...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of enterprise implementations in the medical device sector. Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring rigorous management of scope, timelines, and client relationships while adapting p...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Marketing Analytics Manager, driving marketing performance measurement and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful reporting and attribution models...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $205K *

Empower our Data/AI team by leading engineering efforts to enhance machine learning and data architecture, driving innovation within a collaborative and high-performance environment focused on effecti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform marketing strategies into impactful campaigns that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand visibility and optimize performance across North America, en...

Montreal, QCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $148K *

Transform membership data quality by leading a team of analysts to enhance processes, ensure accuracy, and align with pharma partners. Drive performance metrics and implement improvements to meet evol...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion business growth by developing key account strategies and managing customer relationships. Drive order intake and profit levels while collaborating with teams to create winning proposals and e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $315K *

Drive innovation by architecting next-gen virtual-platform solutions for AI SOCs. Lead a technical team to deliver high-quality simulation models, enabling early software development and ensuring firs...

Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $142K *

Lead a team of specialists in managing absence and claim cases, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality service delivery while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for team...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a global team to deliver high-quality wellbeing programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution, maintain standards, and enhance participa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Help us shape the future of AI operations by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and technical excellence in agentic environments. Drive growth and operatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the North American composites market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build strategic partnerships, identify new opportunities, and enhance custo...

Morristown, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth by leading a high-performing sales team focused on early-stage companies. Collaborate with leadership to refine strategies, enhance sales processes, and foster a supportive culture, ensur...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Manufacturing Operations Manager do?question toggle

    A Manufacturing Operations Manager oversees production activities, teams, and processes to help a facility meet its safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals. Responsibilities vary by company and may include production planning, continuous improvement, budgeting, and compliance.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Manufacturing Operations Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek manufacturing leadership experience, a record of improving operational results, and knowledge of production, safety, and quality practices. Some roles may require a relevant degree, industry-specific experience, or familiarity with lean methods and manufacturing systems.

  • How much do Manufacturing Operations Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by industry, location, company size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; review individual job listings for specific salary information.

  • Which industries hire Manufacturing Operations Managers?question toggle

    Hiring industries can include automotive, aerospace, industrial products, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, among others.

  • What career paths can follow a Manufacturing Operations Manager role?question toggle

    Depending on experience and the organization, professionals may advance into plant management, multi-site or regional operations leadership, or senior manufacturing and operations roles.