Senior Level Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs

Senior level manufacturing operations manager jobs put experienced leaders in charge of plant performance, cross-functional execution, and the operational decisions that determine whether production targets are met. Most openings are 38% on-site or hybrid across Investment & Asset Management, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Intuit, and Amazon hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles205+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityRemote
Work type62% On-site
Top industryInvestment

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Syneos Health
Director, Clin Dev Ops
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Syneos Health
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Director, Clin Dev Ops
Syneos Health
North Carolina
Business Development
Creative & Design
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$134k - $255k/yr
10,000+

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Energy Transfer
Sr Specialist - Ops Training
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Sr Specialist - Ops Training
Energy Transfer
Odessa, Texas
Corporate Training
Human Resources
Learning & Development
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Director of Production & Manufacturing Operations
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Director of Production & Manufacturing Operations
DEXA - Drone Express
Dayton, Ohio
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
Product Management
$135k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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ADM
Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence Carbs - Decatur, IL
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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence Carbs - Decatur, IL
ADM
Decatur, Illinois
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence AS&O - Decatur, IL
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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence AS&O - Decatur, IL
ADM
Decatur, Illinois
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Senior Level Manufacturing Operations Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal67
  • Intuit
    Intuit6
  • Amazon
    Amazon6
  • Apple
    Apple4
  • Anduril
    Anduril4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management71
  • Consulting & Professional Services71
  • Accounting & Auditing68
  • Technology & Software32
  • Manufacturing12

Senior Level Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level manufacturing operations manager job?

Employers at this level want candidates who have owned plant or line performance, not just supported it. Highlight measurable outcomes: throughput improvements, cost reductions, downtime reductions, or capacity expansions you led directly. Experience managing cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement programs like Lean or Six Sigma, and presenting operational results to leadership will set you apart from mid-level applicants.

Which companies hire senior level manufacturing operations managers?

Companies hiring senior level manufacturing operations managers right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Intuit, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate in large industrial manufacturers, consumer goods companies, and aerospace or defense contractors with complex, high-volume production environments.

Are there remote senior level manufacturing operations manager jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level involve on-site responsibility given the nature of plant oversight. About 38% of senior level manufacturing operations manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering corporate operations roles, multi-site director positions, or strategic planning functions that do not require daily floor presence.

What makes a manufacturing operations manager role senior level?

Senior level roles carry ownership of outcomes, not just execution of tasks. That means accountability for site-wide KPIs, budget authority, decisions that affect headcount or capital investment, and responsibility for developing managers below you. The technical depth expected is also higher, with employers looking for leaders who can diagnose systemic production problems and build lasting operational improvements rather than address immediate issues.

Which industries hire the most senior level manufacturing operations managers?

Senior Level manufacturing operations manager roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-complexity, high-volume production environments where experienced operational leadership directly affects quality, cost, and delivery performance.