Sr. Operations Manager (Mid-to-Large Manufacturing Exp. Req.)

Sr. Operations Manager (Mid-to-Large Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Location: East of Green Bay, WI (On-site) Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 + Annual Bonus + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, Sick Days Job Type: Full-Time (Typically ~45 hours/week) Core Hours: M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm, Flexible Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not available Relocation Assistance: Not Available Travel: Quarterly travel within the US Our client in the industrial manufacturing industry is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to join their team east of Green Bay, WI. In this role, you will lead multi-site manufacturing operations and distribution functions, driving performance across production, quality, logistics, and safety while ensuring alignment with company goals. The ideal candidate will have experience managing mid-to-large-scale manufacturing facilities, including oversight of multiple sites and involvement in plant startups or acquisitions. To be successful, you must demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to leverage data and KPIs to drive operational improvements. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization and influence on operational strategy and performance. Responsibilities Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production facilities and distribution warehouses Establish operational priorities and communicate direction to site leadership teams Oversee safety, production, scheduling, quality, logistics, and technical training functions Lead weekly operations meetings, bi-weekly project meetings, and customer performance reviews Drive KPI tracking and performance reporting to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost control Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals and profitability targets Manage budgets and maintain partial P&L responsibility across operations Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflows and reduce costs Support plant startups, acquisitions, and integration of new facilities into operations Partner with executive leadership on short- and long-term operational planning Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety programs, and regulatory requirements Utilize data analytics tools to support decision‑making and performance insights Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (or an associate’s degree + 3 years of additional experience) 5+ years as an Operations/Plant Manager in a mid-to-large manufacturing facility is required Experience of overseeing multiple production facilities is required Prior experience with plant startups or plant acquisitions is required Experience managing budgets and partial P&L responsibility is required Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analytics tools are required Proficiency with ERP systems is required #J-18808-Ljbffr