Senior Manager of Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Manager of Manufacturing | Direct Hire | 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12:00am | $125,000-$180,000/year + Bonus (based on skills and experience) | Horsham, PA

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to work at a premier manufacturing client in Horsham, PA . With us, it’s all about finding a job that’s just right.

Why you should apply to be Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations:
•    Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
•    Work for an industry leader at the forefront of semiconductor and advanced technology manufacturing
•    Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more
•    Opportunity to lead and shape a rapidly growing operation during a pivotal period of expansion
•    Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team

What’s a typical day as Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations? You’ll be:
•    Building and developing a strong leadership team by coaching supervisors and technicians for precision and accountability
•    Directing and optimizing all 2nd shift manufacturing operations to deliver on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
•    Aligning shift priorities with customer delivery requirements, new design releases, and materials readiness to ensure efficient production flow
•    Partnering cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure on-time shipment of complex capital equipment
•    Tracking and communicating key performance indicators (KPIs), lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership
•    Leading root cause problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys), implementing corrective and preventive actions for ongoing improvement
•    Tracking and communicating key performance indicators (KPIs), lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership
•    Championing a culture of safety and operational excellence through 6S and engagement initiatives
•    Driving change and embedding best practices to scale operations for global market demand

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
•    Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or equivalent training/experience
•    Have 10+ years of progressive production leadership experience, including managing both management-level and hourly teams for 5+ years
•    Are proficient with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
•    Possess demonstrated success leading complex electro-mechanical equipment builds in high-mix, dynamic environments
•    Exhibit strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to unite teams to deliver aggressive production targets
•    Have experience with structured problem-solving and lean manufacturing (CI certifications like Six Sigma or KAIZEN a plus)
•    Are familiar with capital equipment manufacturing (preferred)
•    Are flexible and available to work 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM) and adapt to fast-changing operational needs

What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations today!

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