Manufacturing Operations Leader

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Leader

Location: San Leandro, CA
Employment Type: Permanent, Dayshift

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Operations Leader to oversee our high-mix, high-volume production across two sites. This role collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and Quality to ensure seamless material flow and process control.

Core Responsibilities:

Production & Operations:

• Oversee all manufacturing activities, including planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple shifts.
• Ensure daily production targets, on-time delivery (>95%), and yield standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Continuously improve line efficiency, cycle time, and schedule adherence through data analysis and root cause correction.
• Partner with Supply Chain on material availability, lead times, and supplier quality management.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and support 30 75 production team members, including supervisors and shift leads, across day and swing shifts.
• Manage large groups and multiple shifts (M-F or 7 days/week).
• Network with various stakeholders and manage multiple sites.
• Build a culture of accountability, respect, and high performance through coaching, expectations, and evaluations.
• Manage staffing levels, shift coverage, timekeeping, and corrective actions.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination:

• Ensure accurate inventory tracking (via FIFO, cycle counts, MRP), reducing excess stock and stockouts.
• Align production with SKU-level forecasts from CX, Product, and Marketing teams.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Kanban principles to optimize throughput and minimize waste.

Quality & Compliance:

• Partner with Quality to enforce process controls and reduce defects through SPC, MRB reviews, and corrective actions (8D/CAR).
• Maintain compliance with all configuration and quality system requirements.
• Champion operational standardization, documentation, and cross-training protocols.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in high-mix, high-velocity environments.
• Proven experience managing multi-shift teams across multiple facilities.
• Strong command of inventory systems, material planning (MRP), and supply chain workflows.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, workflow design, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with production software and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Fishbowl).
• CM (Contract Manufacturing) company experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and lead from the front.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations, or related field.

Experience with facility expansion and/or relocation is a plus.