Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Beehive Industries • Knoxville, TN

116d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of production, post-processing, and shipping & receiving for the Knoxville, Tennessee site. As Beehive’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, this role plays a critical part in scaling and industrializing additive manufacturing processes, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ). This role sits between site-level execution and strategic leadership, reporting to the Operations Director. The Senior Manager will lead a team consisting of two Operations Supervisors, with overall responsibility for a team of 15+ employees. This position requires a leader who can bridge engineering and operations, driving process discipline, technical excellence, and production performance while building a high-performing, engaged team.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing, with a strong emphasis within advanced or additive manufacturing environments
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a production and/or manufacturing engineering setting, with demonstrated success building high-performing teams
• Proven experience managing or supporting production environments, with accountability for output, quality, and delivery
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments with strong quality and compliance standards
• Familiarity with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks), ERP systems, and manufacturing systems
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive measurable improvements
• Ability to influence across functions, communicate effectively with both technical and operational teams, and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive decisions that improve operational and engineering performance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on or applied experience with metal additive manufacturing processes such as LPBF and/or MBJ is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production, post-processing, and logistics operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across the Knoxville site
• Provide direct leadership to two Operations Supervisors, with overall responsibility for a team of 15+ employees fostering a culture of accountability, technical growth, and continuous improvement
• Set daily and weekly priorities in alignment with Production Control, balancing capacity, engineering constraints, and customer delivery commitments
• Support and advance additive manufacturing capabilities, including LPBF and MBJ, ensuring processes are optimized from print readiness through final inspection
• Drive the development and implementation of robust, end-to-end workflows that enable the transition from development to full-rate production
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance process capability across manufacturing and post-processing operations
• Track and drive key metrics including on-time delivery, yield, equipment utilization, and cost performance
• Ensure adherence to EHS, quality, and regulatory requirements, particularly within aerospace and defense manufacturing environments
• Monitor and report on operational performance, supporting cost control and productivity improvements aligned with site and company goals
• Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, and active participation in hiring and workforce planning

Benefits

• group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
• generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
• Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible
• will also receive equity in the company

What This Job Offers

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