Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations

Lenze Americas Corporation•Uxbridge, MA

10h•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Operations is a hands-on leader accountable for the daily execution and performance of manufacturing and logistics operations, including production output, efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role owns results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People (SQDCIP), directly manages production and logistics leaders, and adjusts priorities, labor, and resources to meet production demands and customer commitments. As a member of the Operations leadership team, the Senior Manager drives operational discipline, develops frontline leaders, and leads continuous improvement. The role directs manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, material flow, shipping, and logistics operations; manages budgets, forecasts, labor planning, and manufacturing costs; and makes capital investment recommendations. It also leads KPI reviews and problem solving, establishes standard work, and partners with cross-functional and global teams on business objectives, operational readiness, and transformation initiatives. The position champions safety, quality, compliance, audit readiness, sustainability initiatives, and business continuity planning. It is based in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, reports to the Vice President, Operations, and has an estimated annual base salary of $130,000–$160,000. Occasional domestic and international travel, including overnight travel, may be needed to support business operations; travel is expected to be less than 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of manufacturing operations experience in industrial automation or a related technical manufacturing industry.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience with direct reports in manufacturing, operations, or logistics.
3+ years of hands-on Production Supervisor experience with direct accountability for production output, workforce performance, and safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
Experience directly or indirectly leading frontline production teams of 50 or more employees.
Proven experience driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity metrics.
Demonstrated financial acumen, including responsibility for operating budgets, labor planning, productivity initiatives, and operational KPIs.
Hands-on experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives with measurable business results.
Experience participating in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity planning, and operational readiness activities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems, EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels and cross-functional teams.
Results-oriented leadership, ownership, continuous improvement mindset, and commitment to developing people and driving business performance.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional overnight travel, as needed; travel is less than 5%.

Nice To Haves

3+ years leading supervisors and/or managers in a multi-level manufacturing or operations organization, with success developing leaders, driving accountability, and building high-performing teams.
Experience in a complex assembly manufacturing environment, preferred over highly automated assembly operations.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP; familiarity with MES, operational analytics, and Power BI.
Knowledge of Industry 4.0, automation, digital manufacturing, and data-driven decision-making practices.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization and partnering with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership to Production and Logistics supervisors, maintain a visible presence in daily operations, coach and develop frontline leaders, and remove barriers to safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.
Set clear expectations, review performance, and hold leaders and teams accountable while fostering safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Develop organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, workforce planning, and leadership development, while modeling Lenze Leadership Principles.
Direct daily manufacturing and logistics operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity goals; identify issues on the production floor and drive timely resolution.
Manage capacity and labor planning to support production requirements and customer commitments, and implement Lean manufacturing in daily operations and standard work.
Provide the Vice President, Operations with recommendations on priorities, risks, resource needs, and performance improvement opportunities.
Oversee warehousing, inventory management, material flow, shipping, and logistics; work with supervisors to resolve service issues, material constraints, and workflow disruptions.
Improve inventory accuracy, working capital, on-time delivery, and logistics efficiency through disciplined processes, monitoring, and corrective action.
Ensure compliance with trade, import/export, transportation, and internal control requirements, including consistent processes and documentation.
Own operational budgets, forecasts, labor planning, and manufacturing costs; identify variances and cost drivers and implement corrective actions.
Lead productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable savings and sustain results.
Develop and prioritize capital investment recommendations, build business cases, and oversee approved projects to achieve expected outcomes.
Lead KPI reviews and daily management systems, using data and direct observation to prioritize action and improve performance.
Facilitate structured problem solving and continuous improvement with managers, supervisors, and frontline teams.
Establish standard work, process discipline, and follow-up routines to sustain operational gains.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service to resolve operational issues and achieve business objectives.
Lead operational readiness for new products, customer requirements, strategic projects, and growth initiatives.
Collaborate with local and global stakeholders to align processes, share best practices, manage risk, and support digital manufacturing and transformation programs.
Champion a safety-first culture through visible leadership, floor engagement, and follow-up on hazards and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements while improving safety and quality performance.
Support ISO standards, audit readiness, sustainability initiatives, and business continuity planning.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance with multiple plan options
Blue Cross Blue Shield dental insurance
FSA and HSA options
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match, fully vested
Paid time off
10 company-paid holidays
Company-paid disability and AD&D insurance
100% paid parental leave after one year of service
Supplemental insurance plans, including identity theft, cyber protection, and additional life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible schedules offered for many positions
Relaxed business casual environment
Sit/stand desks for onsite office positions
Frequent team-building activities
Career development opportunities