Business Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Laborup • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

An established manufacturing company in San Jose, California, is hiring a hands-on Business Operations Manager to oversee daily financial, administrative, and operational functions. The role works closely with leadership and coordinates across departments to keep business operations running efficiently. The ideal candidate has a foundation in accounting, ERP systems, and business administration, and is comfortable managing a broad range of responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Experience in business operations, office management, accounting, or manufacturing administration.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management, purchasing, production planning, or scheduling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across departments and with senior leadership.
• Proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of daily operations.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, employee time tracking, and related administration.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational records in ERP and accounting systems.
• Coordinate inventory tracking, purchasing, work orders, and production-related activities.
• Assist with production planning, scheduling, and operational coordination.
• Track budgets, expenses, financial performance, and key business metrics.
• Support leadership with reporting, analysis, and business planning.
• Manage customer communications, vendor relationships, and administrative requests.
• Oversee general office administration, documentation, and employee-related needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Long-term career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed