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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Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.
Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.
Job Responsibilities
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range:
$134,400.00 - $255,400.00The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
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Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal67
- Intuit6
- Amazon6
- Apple4
- 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.