Sr. Operations Manager (Mid-to-Large Manufacturing Exp. Req.)
Location: East of Green Bay, WI (On-site)
Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, Sick Days
Job Type: Full-Time (Typically ~45 hours/week)
Core Hours: M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm, Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Travel: Quarterly travel within the US

Sr. Operations Manager (Mid-to-Large Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Description

Our client in the industrial manufacturing industry is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to join their team east of Green Bay, WI. In this role, you will lead multi-site manufacturing operations and distribution functions, driving performance across production, quality, logistics, and safety while ensuring alignment with company goals. The ideal candidate will have experience managing mid-to-large-scale manufacturing facilities, including oversight of multiple sites and involvement in plant startups or acquisitions. To be successful, you must demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to leverage data and KPIs to drive operational improvements. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization and influence on operational strategy and performance.

Sr. Operations Manager (Mid-to-Large Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

•    Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production facilities and distribution warehouses
•    Establish operational priorities and communicate direction to site leadership teams
•    Oversee safety, production, scheduling, quality, logistics, and technical training functions
•    Lead weekly operations meetings, bi-weekly project meetings, and customer performance reviews
•    Drive KPI tracking and performance reporting to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost control
•    Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals and profitability targets
•    Manage budgets and maintain partial P&L responsibility across operations
•    Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflows and reduce costs
•    Support plant startups, acquisitions, and integration of new facilities into operations
•    Partner with executive leadership on short- and long-term operational planning
•    Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety programs, and regulatory requirements
•    Utilize data analytics tools to support decision-making and performance insights

Sr. Operations Manager (Mid-to-Large Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree required (or an associate’s degree + 3 years of additional experience)
•    5+ years as an Operations/Plant Manager in a mid-to-large manufacturing facility is required
•    Experience of overseeing multiple production facilities is required
•    Prior experience with plant startups or plant acquisitions is required
•    Experience managing budgets and partial P&L responsibility is required
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analytics tools are required
•    Proficiency with ERP systems is required