Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

This position is based out of our Hammond, WI office. About Electribuilt ElectriBuilt, a subsidiary of ArchKey Holdings Inc., bridges a critical gap in the market: the need for integrated power, data and network infrastructure that is as agile as the companies using it. Our approach is built on certainty: reducing onsite risk, compressing schedules, and providing predictable cost and performance. ElectriBuilt products are American-made, engineered to order, and assembled using UL-Listed components. Solutions are integrated and commissioned as skidded, containerized, or modular finished goods to ensure consistent quality and repeatable outcomes across every project. About the Position The Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day production operations at ElectriBuilt, an independent manufacturing company dedicated to the design, production, and delivery of modular electrical power and data infrastructure products. This role oversees the entire facility, supervises manufacturing staff, and ensures that electrical skids and engineered-to-order (ETO) products are built safely, on schedule, to quality standards, and ready to connect on-site. In alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations, the Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager drives execution on the production floor and serves as a key link between frontline manufacturing teams and senior leadership. All work will happen in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations. Our Ideal Candidate Located in/near Hammond, WI Organized, driven, reliable critical thinker. Manufacturing experience in a growing facility. Must have "engineered to order" experience Day in the Life Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all manufacturing operations, ensuring electrical skids and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) products are produced safely, efficiently, to specification, on schedule, and within budget while supporting company growth objectives. Champion a world-class safety culture by establishing and enforcing safety standards, leading risk reduction initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving safety performance throughout all manufacturing activities. Establish and maintain robust quality management processes, ensuring all products meet customer specifications, internal requirements, and regulatory standards. Drive root cause analysis and corrective action activities for quality concerns. Maintain factory harmony and address any conflict that may arise in the factory. Own and drive operational performance metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, Inventory, and Throughput. Analyze trends, develop corrective actions, and ensure achievement of organizational objectives. Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing operations team, including manufacturing personnel, skilled trades, and frontline supervisors. Establish clear performance expectations, develop talent pipelines, support succession readiness, and foster employee engagement initiatives that build organizational capability and support business growth. Partner closely with pre-production team to translate customer designs, specs and production agreements into production-ready build packages. Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain on material availability and inventory needs. Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders on production status, schedule risks, and quality issues. Provide leadership for production execution, capacity management, and resource optimization, partnering with Production Planning to balance customer demand, labor resources, equipment utilization, and inventory to meet on-time delivery commitments. Track and report key production metrics including output, cycle times, quality yields, and on-time delivery. Lead manufacturing transformation and change management initiatives, process standardization, and operational scalability efforts that enhance competitiveness and support future growth. Support facility and equipment readiness, including day-to-day maintenance coordination and escalation of repair needs to ensure minimal production downtime. Ensure the facility environment remains safe, organized, and compliant with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Oversee maintenance strategies to maximize uptime. Supports hiring decisions, onboarding, and ongoing training of production staff. Provides regular performance feedback and coaches employees to build skills and resolve issues proactively. Ensure production staffing meets demand. Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others. Utilize LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient manufacturing operations, processes, and activities. Drive operational excellence initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, improve productivity, enhance quality, shorten lead times, and improve profitability. Monitor and enforce quality inspection protocols and testing procedures to ensure all products are delivered ready to connect in the field. Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA or Engineering Management) preferred. 8+ years of manufacturing operations experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing production teams, supervisors, and/or multiple functional areas within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations in electrical, mechanical, or industrial manufacturing environments. Engineered-to-order (ETO) experience with modular skid-based manufacturing experience highly desirable. Proven ability to develop and execute operational strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery performance, productivity, capacity utilization, and profitability while supporting business growth objectives. Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and continuous improvement methodologies, with a proven record of implementing sustainable operational improvements and driving measurable business results. Strong leadership experience managing managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams, with a track record of talent development, organizational design, succession planning, employee engagement, and building high-performance cultures. Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, materials management, inventory control, quality systems, maintenance, engineering collaboration, and supply chain integration. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and build specifications; familiarity with electrical systems, power distribution, or data infrastructure products is a plus. Comfortable operating in a startup manufacturing environment; adaptable, solutions-oriented, and able to make sound decisions with a sense of urgency. Strong business acumen and financial management skills, including experience managing operating budgets, labor productivity, manufacturing costs, inventory performance, capital expenditures, and cost reduction initiatives. Experience with LEAN methodologies and/or similar continuous improvement applications. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. At Electribuilt, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affi ... Employer. Beware of fraudulent job postings. Electribuilt only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @electribuilt.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr ElectriBuilt