Mid Level Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs
Mid level manufacturing operations manager jobs go to professionals ready to own production workflows end to end, lead cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements with limited oversight. Roles are predominantly on-site across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Food & Beverage, with employers like TAS Energy, Bob Evans Farms, and BD hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Description: The Manufacturing Operations Analyst plays a key role in driving operational excellence and inventory integrity across manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, and commercial operations. This role supports inventory verification initiatives, strengthens process controls, performs advanced data analysis, and partners cross‑functionally to improve inventory accuracy, operational reporting, and governance. Core responsibilities include Work-In-Process WIP and finished-goods validation, inventory reconciliation, distributor/third-party verification, variance analysis, ERP-based reporting, and oversight of process compliance and inventory control standards.
Essential Functions:
- Perform inventory verification activities for raw materials, WIP, packaging, and finished goods. Perform physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and reconciliation reviews across warehouses and manufacturing operations.
- Reconcile physical inventory with ERP/system records, investigate discrepancies, and drive corrective actions. Support inventory accuracy initiatives, stock movement analysis, and root-cause reviews.
- Analyze inventory aging, identify risks related to excess/obsolete stock, and provide insights to support operational planning and decision-making. Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends and improvement.
- Support and maintain inventory reconciliation reports, operational dashboards, variance analyses, and management summaries. Support internal and external inventory audits, stock verification activities, and operational reviews.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to strengthen ERP inventory processes, enhance system controls, and support operational improvements.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline - Required
- Master's degree (MS/MA) Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline - Preferred
Experience:
- 3 years or more in Relevant experience in operations, supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing analytics, or operational audit
Specialized Knowledge:
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of inventory management and manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, and operational controls
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and operational reporting
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
The salary range for this position ranges from $75,000 - $90,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.
At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.
Job Description
Description: The Manufacturing Operations Analyst plays a key role in driving operational excellence and inventory integrity across manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, and commercial operations. This role supports inventory verification initiatives, strengthens process controls, performs advanced data analysis, and partners cross‑functionally to improve inventory accuracy, operational reporting, and governance. Core responsibilities include Work-In-Process WIP and finished-goods validation, inventory reconciliation, distributor/third-party verification, variance analysis, ERP-based reporting, and oversight of process compliance and inventory control standards.
Essential Functions:
- Perform inventory verification activities for raw materials, WIP, packaging, and finished goods. Perform physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and reconciliation reviews across warehouses and manufacturing operations.
- Reconcile physical inventory with ERP/system records, investigate discrepancies, and drive corrective actions. Support inventory accuracy initiatives, stock movement analysis, and root-cause reviews.
- Analyze inventory aging, identify risks related to excess/obsolete stock, and provide insights to support operational planning and decision-making. Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends and improvement.
- Support and maintain inventory reconciliation reports, operational dashboards, variance analyses, and management summaries. Support internal and external inventory audits, stock verification activities, and operational reviews.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to strengthen ERP inventory processes, enhance system controls, and support operational improvements.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline - Required
- Master's degree (MS/MA) Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline - Preferred
Experience:
- 3 years or more in Relevant experience in operations, supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing analytics, or operational audit
Specialized Knowledge:
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of inventory management and manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, and operational controls
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and operational reporting
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
The salary range for this position ranges from $75,000 - $90,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.
At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.
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Mid Level Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level manufacturing operations manager job?
Position your experience around concrete ownership: processes you redesigned, teams you coordinated, and efficiency gains you delivered. Highlight familiarity with lean manufacturing, production scheduling, or EHS compliance, depending on the role's focus. Tailor each application to show you can operate with minimal supervision, make data-driven decisions, and deliver measurable results on the floor.
Which companies hire mid level manufacturing operations managers?
Companies hiring mid level manufacturing operations managers right now include TAS Energy, Bob Evans Farms, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large industrial manufacturers, consumer goods producers, and contract manufacturers scaling production capacity or modernizing their operations.
Are there remote mid level manufacturing operations manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of plant and production management. About 0% of mid level manufacturing operations manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically focus on multi-site coordination, process documentation, or operational reporting rather than direct floor oversight.
How do I move up to a mid level manufacturing operations manager role?
The path from entry level involves steadily expanding the scope of what you own. Start by mastering a single production area, then pursue cross-functional projects that require coordinating with quality, supply chain, or maintenance teams. Building proficiency in lean principles, KPI tracking, and root cause analysis, while demonstrating you can lead without constant direction, signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level manufacturing operations managers?
Mid Level manufacturing operations manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they rely on continuous production, tight quality standards, and ongoing efficiency improvements that require experienced managers who can take real ownership of outcomes.