Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager 

Location: Greater New Brunswick Area, NJ  

Employment Type: Full-Time/Direct hire  

Work type: Onsite  

Compensation: $150,000 + bonus  

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Relocation assistance available for non-local candidates  

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Visa support available via H1B visa transfer only  

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Position Overview  

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead final test operations for large-scale, complex electromechanical equipment in a highly technical manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, workforce development, and continuous improvement across Final Test. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will lead a team of approximately 15–17 technicians while balancing production schedules, customer commitments, resource requirements, troubleshooting priorities, and product quality. The ideal candidate brings a combination of strong manufacturing leadership and enough technical depth to actively engage on the production floor. This is not a desk-based management role. The individual should be comfortable working around sophisticated equipment, helping teams troubleshoot issues, escalating problems, and driving systematic corrective action.

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Key Responsibilities  

• Lead Final Test operations to achieve quarterly and annual production goals while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.  
• Manage and develop a team of Final Test technicians, including training, mentoring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.  
• Prioritize Final Test schedules and resources based on customer requirements, design releases, material availability, and production commitments.  
• Develop staffing and manpower plans based on production forecasts, product mix, and operational requirements.  
• Support annual budgeting and resource planning while managing forecasted expenses and inventory targets.  
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement utilizing 8D problem solving, Lean principles, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, value stream mapping, and 5S.  
• Strengthen processes surrounding workflow planning, production tracking, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.  
• Establish closed-loop feedback on quality escapes and field/customer issues to support corrective action.  
• Track and present key performance indicators, lessons learned, production performance, and corrective actions.  
• Identify gaps in production processes and implement sustainable improvements.  
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other teams to resolve production and technical issues.  
• Support new product development and introduction activities.  
• Manage the flow of components and assemblies to support production schedules.  
• Make recommendations regarding tools, equipment, staffing, and other resources required by the production organization.  
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor and assist with troubleshooting and issue escalation.  
• Drive continued improvement of safety policies, practices, and procedures.  
• Support production requirements that may occasionally require flexibility around shifts, nights, or weekends.

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Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business with 10+ years of relevant production experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.  
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.  
• Experience working with large-scale, complex electromechanical equipment or systems.  
• Experience with ERP systems required; SAP preferred.  
• Experience implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.  
• Strong hands-on manufacturing and troubleshooting orientation.  
• Experience managing teams in technically complex manufacturing environments.  
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, written, and verbal communication skills.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

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Highly Preferred Experience  

• Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing  
• Complex, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing  
• Final Test, Systems Test, Integration, or Equipment Test operations  
• Vacuum systems  
• RF power, pumps, sensors, PLCs, valves, and/or mass flow controllers  
• Semiconductor fab equipment or fab systems operations  
• Semiconductor equipment installation or field service leadership  
• 8D, root cause analysis, Lean, 5 Whys, and structured troubleshooting

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Benefits  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage  
• 401(k) with company match  
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and commuter benefits  
• Life, accident, and disability insurance  
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft remediation, and emergency travel assistance