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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$110K - $130K *

Transform demand generation by architecting strategies to create, capture, and convert leads. Own multi-channel campaigns, optimize funnels, and collaborate with sales to drive substantial pipeline gr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $204K *

Lead the charge in franchise operations, driving revenue growth and strategic execution across the FSOP Channel. Collaborate with bottlers to enhance performance, optimize capabilities, and ensure eff...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $220K *

Drive the end-to-end ML and LLM lifecycle, optimizing AI workflows and automations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable production of AI-driven solutions while impleme...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead and optimize our operations, ensuring seamless processes across revenue, contracts, partnerships, and people management. You'll build a team and systems that empower growth, driving ef...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee finance operations, leading accounts payable and billing functions across multiple regions. Ensure accuracy and compliance in procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes while buildi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily functions, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage projects and maintain high-quality standa...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $108K *

Champion the inbound prospect experience, driving conversion and pipeline growth by optimizing marketing operations and leveraging technology in this impactful role within Sales & Marketing, designed...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic Surgical Division, driving P&L accountability, market strategy, and product innovation to achieve significant growth and enhance customer value acro...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at driving strategic initiatives within Operations and Member Experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, enhance operational efficiency, an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic supply chain initiatives to enhance performance, reduce costs, and drive productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, improve inventory visibility, and delive...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle operations for multiple clients. Drive continuous improvement and ensure client satisfaction while managing performance metrics and fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer activation by leading operational readiness and training coordination. Manage a team to streamline onboarding processes and enhance productivity, ensuring customers reach their init...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive commercial excellence by enhancing sales performance through analytics, CRM governance, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that empower teams with actionable insights, ensuring...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in regional operations management, driving customer satisfaction and inspiring teams across multiple locations in the fire and life safety industry. Take ownership of operational excel...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape multi-year commodity strategies for electrical equipment, ensuring robust supplier negotiations and capacity management. Collaborate with engineering to optimize designs and mitigate risks throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive the strategy and roadmap for enterprise-scale Computer Vision solutions, collaborating with internal teams to define requirements and ensure successful adoption of AI models across product portf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the development and execution of a corporate-wide Process Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading audits, hazard analyses, and emergency response planning across...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $159K *

Lead clinical operations in review of medical certifications for leave requests. Build and manage a dedicated team, standardize workflows, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improvements i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower strategic financial decisions by analyzing investments, market opportunities, and capital allocation. Collaborate with C-suite executives to drive growth and optimize resource allocation while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $151K *

Transform technology operations by leading financial management, procurement, vendor oversight, and asset management. Drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence to enhance service deli...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Optimize regulatory compliance processes for a multi-state transportation network. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and manage ongoing compliance across diverse markets...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse EV projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive project excellence while naviga...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in material handling. Lead initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, manage vendor performance, and optimize processes within a large-scale supply...

Bentonville, ARRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Advance operational excellence by leading a high-performing Field Service team across North America. Drive customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while ensuring safe an...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Empower a high-performing team of Field Service Engineers across North America, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in service...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.