Senior Manager, Manufactruing Operations

Beehive Industries•Blue Ash, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Beehive Industries, we believe there is a better way to meet our clients' needs. Through additive manufacturing, Beehive Industries helps clients achieve more than what has ever been thought possible. 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.
Hands-on or applied experience with metal additive manufacturing processes such as LPBF and/or MBJ is strongly preferred.
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.

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.