Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Badger Meter•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations leads Production Operations, Production Control, Inventory Management, and Shipping & Receiving. The role oversees production planning and scheduling, material flow, inventory management, warehouse operations, and manufacturing execution to meet customer demand and achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. This leader drives operational excellence through workforce development, process improvement, capacity planning, and data-driven decision making, while building scalable systems to support future growth. The position develops teams and operating standards, monitors performance, coordinates with cross-functional partners, and leads continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent leadership experience may be considered.
7+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, logistics, military, supply chain, production, project management, or related operational environments.
Demonstrated experience managing performance through KPIs, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supervisors, managers, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and material flow.
Proven success improving operational performance through KPIs, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production scheduling, inventory control, and operational reporting.
Strong business and financial acumen, including labor planning, inventory management, budgeting, and cost control.
Experience developing operational reporting, KPI dashboards, and performance management processes.
The education and experience section lists “Lean Six” as a qualification, but the provided text is incomplete.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing operations experience.
Production control, inventory management, or logistics experience.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training and/or certifications.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for Production Operations, Production Control, Inventory Management, and Shipping & Receiving.
Build, develop, and maintain high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and organizational development.
Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and operating standards aligned with business objectives.
Own production planning, scheduling, schedule attainment, and capacity management processes to meet customer demand and operational priorities.
Drive schedule attainment, on-time delivery, inventory performance, labor efficiency, throughput, and cost performance.
Ensure effective execution of production control, work order management, inventory management, warehouse operations, and material flow activities.
Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support material readiness and manufacturing success.
Monitor operational performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools, and drive accountability and timely corrective actions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, material flow, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company policies and operational standards.
Support production execution, workforce engagement, and operational performance through regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
Travel up to 10% as required to support business initiatives, training, or operational priorities.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus.
Eligible for annual pay increases.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
15 days paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Retirement plan match: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar contributed by the employee, up to 7% of eligible compensation.
Company contribution of 5% of eligible compensation to a Defined Contribution account annually.
Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, basic group life insurance, short-term disability, and other benefits.
Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
Voluntary additional life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.