Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Texas
Manufacturing Operations Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in petrochemical processing, aerospace and defense, food and beverage production, and semiconductor manufacturing running from entry-level supervisory roles through senior plant leadership. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, where established employers such as ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, and Tyson Foods maintain large production and refining facilities. Lean manufacturing expertise, ERP systems proficiency, and experience managing unionized or large-shift workforces are the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Emerald Cloud Lab (ECL) is the world's leading remote life sciences laboratory, allowing scientists to run experiments 24/7/365, from anywhere in the world, revolutionizing the approach to lab work for research, product development, and QC testing. The entire lab is driven through a single software interface, forming one continuous workflow from test design to execution in the lab and analysis of resulting data. Scientific methods are translated into code, then executed in our state-of-the-art laboratory. With ECL handling the manual completion of experiments, scientists can spend more time on the science - designing experiments and interpreting results.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for owning and executing Emerald Cloud Lab’s end-to-end operational strategy and performance. This role has accountability for laboratory operations and operational excellence, ensuring the company delivers reliable, scalable, and compliant services that support revenue growth and customer commitments. As a member of the Lab Operations Leadership Team, the Director of Lab Operations partners closely with the Chief Operating Officer to translate growth objectives into operational capacity, capability, and execution.
Core Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations Execution
- Manage 24/7, 365-day laboratory operations, ensuring consistent execution of automated and manual workflows.
- Own staffing, shift scheduling, utilization, and day-to-day operational performance of the laboratory.
- Ensure reliable service delivery, turnaround times, and adherence to operating standards.
Workforce Leadership & Development
- Provide direct supervisory oversight for laboratory operations teams across all shifts.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and communication rhythms through 1:1s, team meetings.
- Foster a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 environment.
Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Define, track, and enforce key performance indicators (KPIs) related to throughput, efficiency, turnaround time, and quality.
- Identify performance gaps, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities; lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations.
- Support implementation of scalable processes and best practices during periods of growth and change.
Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA, ICH, USP, EU, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture and proactively address risks that could impact employees or operations.
Inventory, Logistics & Materials Management
- Provide operational oversight of incoming and outgoing shipments of research supplies and client samples.
- Ensure proper receiving, registration, storage, tracking, and inventory control of laboratory materials.
- Maintain inventory levels and coordinate ordering of laboratory supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with other department leaders to support root cause analysis and investigations.
- Support cross-functional initiatives related to growth, customer delivery, safety, and operational readiness.
- Engage as needed in company-wide initiatives (e.g., internal task forces, special projects).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in Operations or Manufacturing Engineering roles in regulated industry
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated laboratory or manufacturing environments.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-growth, operationally complex environments.
- Strong data orientation with experience using KPIs to drive operational performance.
Preferred Experience
- Master’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or a related field
- Experience leading operations teams in a startup environment
- Exposure to common coding languages (Python, R, Mathematica, etc)
- Experience managing both Exempt and Non Exempt employees
- Lean Certification and/or Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt
Success Measures
- Consistent, reliable execution of 24/7 laboratory operations.
- Achievement of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance objectives.
- Laboratory throughput, turnaround time, and efficiency aligned with business needs.
- Workforce readiness, engagement, and retention in a high-growth environment.
- Clear, timely, and actionable operational reporting to executive leadership.
INTRODUCTION
Emerald Cloud Lab (ECL) is the world's leading remote life sciences laboratory, allowing scientists to run experiments 24/7/365, from anywhere in the world, revolutionizing the approach to lab work for research, product development, and QC testing. The entire lab is driven through a single software interface, forming one continuous workflow from test design to execution in the lab and analysis of resulting data. Scientific methods are translated into code, then executed in our state-of-the-art laboratory. With ECL handling the manual completion of experiments, scientists can spend more time on the science - designing experiments and interpreting results.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for owning and executing Emerald Cloud Lab’s end-to-end operational strategy and performance. This role has accountability for laboratory operations and operational excellence, ensuring the company delivers reliable, scalable, and compliant services that support revenue growth and customer commitments. As a member of the Lab Operations Leadership Team, the Director of Lab Operations partners closely with the Chief Operating Officer to translate growth objectives into operational capacity, capability, and execution.
Core Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations Execution
- Manage 24/7, 365-day laboratory operations, ensuring consistent execution of automated and manual workflows.
- Own staffing, shift scheduling, utilization, and day-to-day operational performance of the laboratory.
- Ensure reliable service delivery, turnaround times, and adherence to operating standards.
Workforce Leadership & Development
- Provide direct supervisory oversight for laboratory operations teams across all shifts.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and communication rhythms through 1:1s, team meetings.
- Foster a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 environment.
Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Define, track, and enforce key performance indicators (KPIs) related to throughput, efficiency, turnaround time, and quality.
- Identify performance gaps, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities; lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations.
- Support implementation of scalable processes and best practices during periods of growth and change.
Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA, ICH, USP, EU, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture and proactively address risks that could impact employees or operations.
Inventory, Logistics & Materials Management
- Provide operational oversight of incoming and outgoing shipments of research supplies and client samples.
- Ensure proper receiving, registration, storage, tracking, and inventory control of laboratory materials.
- Maintain inventory levels and coordinate ordering of laboratory supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with other department leaders to support root cause analysis and investigations.
- Support cross-functional initiatives related to growth, customer delivery, safety, and operational readiness.
- Engage as needed in company-wide initiatives (e.g., internal task forces, special projects).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in Operations or Manufacturing Engineering roles in regulated industry
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated laboratory or manufacturing environments.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-growth, operationally complex environments.
- Strong data orientation with experience using KPIs to drive operational performance.
Preferred Experience
- Master’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or a related field
- Experience leading operations teams in a startup environment
- Exposure to common coding languages (Python, R, Mathematica, etc)
- Experience managing both Exempt and Non Exempt employees
- Lean Certification and/or Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt
Success Measures
- Consistent, reliable execution of 24/7 laboratory operations.
- Achievement of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance objectives.
- Laboratory throughput, turnaround time, and efficiency aligned with business needs.
- Workforce readiness, engagement, and retention in a high-growth environment.
- Clear, timely, and actionable operational reporting to executive leadership.
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Manufacturing Operations Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Applied Materials13
- Amazon11
- Apple10
- Oracle4
- Celestica3
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware34
- Manufacturing23
- Chemicals & Materials14
- Technology & Software12
- Food & Beverage10
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing operations manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of progressive operations or plant management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle in a production setting
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, with documented process improvement results
- Experience managing large hourly workforces across multiple shifts in a regulated facility
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality compliance requirements
Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing operations manager in Texas?
Most manufacturing operations managers in Texas build toward the role through a combination of an engineering or operations degree and progressive floor-level experience. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to this role, but employers consistently expect credentials such as a Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and familiarity with OSHA 30-hour certification. Large Texas manufacturers typically promote from production supervisor and process engineer roles, so hands-on plant experience in petrochemical, aerospace, or food processing environments accelerates the path considerably.
How much do manufacturing operations managers make in Texas?
Manufacturing operations managers in Texas earn a median of about $130,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,780 for the lowest 10% to over $207,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing operations managers in Texas?
Employers hiring manufacturing operations managers in Texas right now include Applied Materials, Amazon, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, aerospace, and food processing facilities means hiring tends to cluster around established industrial players with multiple plant sites across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most manufacturing operations manager jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas lead Texas for manufacturing operations manager openings. Houston's refining and petrochemical corridor drives the largest share of demand, while Dallas-Fort Worth's aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods manufacturers generate consistent volume, and San Antonio's growing advanced manufacturing base, anchored by defense contractors and automotive suppliers, accounts for much of the activity in smaller or suburban markets.
Are there remote manufacturing operations manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing operations managers are fundamentally on-site roles that require direct oversight of production floors, equipment, and shift personnel, so remote arrangements are the exception rather than the rule. About 1% of manufacturing operations manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the positions that offer any flexibility tend to be senior-level roles with a heavy strategic planning or multi-site oversight component rather than day-to-day plant management.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing operations manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production supervisor or manufacturing engineer role at a large Texas plant, then building toward operations management from the floor up. Companies such as ExxonMobil, Raytheon, and Tyson Foods run structured operations development programs in Texas that place candidates without direct management experience into rotational or associate supervisor tracks. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and logging OSHA 30-hour training before applying signals readiness to employers and separates candidates who are new to the title from those who are genuinely unprepared.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing operations manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to manufacturing operations manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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