Sr. Director, Manufacturing Operations

Nextracker, USA•San Jose, CA

2d•$230,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Position Summary The Sr. Director of Manufacturing Operations is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all manufacturing functions within our electrical balance of systems (eBOS) equipment production operations. This role leads cross-functional teams including Production, Equipment Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing operational excellence, driving S&OP planning, and scaling manufacturing capacity to meet growing market demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, related field or relevant experience
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in electrical, mechanical, or industrial equipment production.
5+ years in a senior operations role (e.g., Director or Plant Manager) with multi-functional oversight.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Operations or Engineering) preferred.
Experience in eBOS systems, electrical infrastructure, or renewable energy equipment manufacturing strongly preferred.
Experience with custom equipment or product manufacturing
Expertise in ERP systems, S&OP processes, and lean manufacturing.
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification a plus.
Strategic and analytical thinking
Strong leadership and people management
Cross-functional collaboration
Operational excellence mindset
Results-driven and quality-focused
Excellent communication and change management skills

Responsibilities

Direct and manage all manufacturing functions including production management, supply chain, and equipment maintenance.
Lead daily operations to meet KPIs related to productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture on the manufacturing floor.
Provide leadership to Production Managers, Production Supervisors, Production Planning, and Maintenance teams.
Build, mentor, and develop a strong operations team to support business growth.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, goals, and performance metrics for all direct reports.
Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to align production capacity with demand forecasts.
Partner with Commercial, Engineering, and Finance teams to optimize inventory levels, production schedules, and capacity planning.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
Identify and implement process automation and technology upgrades to improve efficiency and scalability.
Ensure adherence to standardized work practices and best-in-class manufacturing methods.
Drive Supply Chain leadership to ensure seamless procurement, inventory management, and materials availability for production.
Drive supplier performance metrics and logistics optimization in coordination with sourcing and planning teams.
Oversee manufacturing capacity planning, including equipment procurement, facility layout, and capital investments.
Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed for critical machinery and equipment.

Benefits

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextpower.com .
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons.
The annual salary range for this position is $230,000 - $260,000.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume