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 20% on-site or hybrid across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Eaton, NVIDIA, and Arthrex hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEaton
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Sr. Manufacturing Operations Leader
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Sr. Manufacturing Operations Leader
Trane Technologies
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
$114k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manufacturing Operations Manager
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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Cardinal Health
El Paso, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
$76k - $126k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manufacturing Operations Manager
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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Eaton
Arecibo, PR
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations
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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
$139k - $209k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Senior Level Manufacturing Operations Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Eaton1 open role
NVIDIA1 open role
Arthrex1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Retail
  • Science & Research

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 Eaton, NVIDIA, and Arthrex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 20% of senior level manufacturing operations manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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 Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.