Remote Director of Manufacturing Operations Jobs
Remote Director of Manufacturing Operations jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed manufacturing organizations, with demand concentrated in industrial technology, consumer goods, and supply chain management. Employers hiring remotely right now include Saint-Gobain, FormFactor, and Alvarez & Marsal. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Summary
The Manufacturing Systems Manager leads business systems analysis and solution design for supply chain operations, setting direction and priorities for enterprise systems. The roles ensures the effective translation of business requirements into scalable functional solutions, and is accountable for evaluating process, integration, and data impacts and for driving cross-functional decisions. The Manager partners with Distribution, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, process owners, and vendors to align system capabilities with service, inventory, and fulfillment priorities while controlling risk and ensuring effective delivery. Through disciplined analysis, clear recommendations, and strong team leadership, the role improves operational efficiency, data integrity, and system reliability in support of STERIS's mission.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or H1B Transfer.
What You'll do as a Manufacturing Systems Manager
- Work directly with supply chain, operations, IT, and external partners to identify system enhancements and process improvements that improve service levels, inventory accuracy, throughput, planning effectiveness, system reliability, and user experience delivering process optimization and cost reduction.
- Create and maintain process documentation, functional guidance, release communications, training content, user guides, and other materials supporting system changes.
- Lead projects or workstreams related to new system implementations, process improvements, new business development initiatives, consolidation activities, and mergers/acquisitions.
- Supports Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, planning and purchasing activities related to database maintenance and metric reporting.
- Work closely with IT teams to translate business and user needs into clear solution requirements to improve existing technology. Lead exploration and recommendations of new technology and tools while supporting controlled change management and requirements traceability
- Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve issues reported by users on a timely basis
- Serves as SME (subject matter expert) on Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution systems
- Process Associate performance review and salary adjustments in a timely manner.
The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- 8 years Supply Chain, Operations, Material, or Manufacturing experience.
- A working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) applications (Oracle, SAP, Syteline)
- Exceptional ability to work as liaison between business and IT. A mastery of translate business requirement into functional specification.
- Experienced people leader or leading cross functional teams. Proven success in leading, developing, and engaging others.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to successfully standardize systems and procedures, manage projects or implement initiatives.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in lean and continuous improvement.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree, MBA or advanced degree a plus.
- Oracle EBS working experience is a plus
- Cognos or Tableau knowledge is a plus
- Certification in related field (APICS)
Pay range for this opportunity is $107,525 - $120,000/yr. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Systems Manager leads business systems analysis and solution design for supply chain operations, setting direction and priorities for enterprise systems. The roles ensures the effective translation of business requirements into scalable functional solutions, and is accountable for evaluating process, integration, and data impacts and for driving cross-functional decisions. The Manager partners with Distribution, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, process owners, and vendors to align system capabilities with service, inventory, and fulfillment priorities while controlling risk and ensuring effective delivery. Through disciplined analysis, clear recommendations, and strong team leadership, the role improves operational efficiency, data integrity, and system reliability in support of STERIS's mission.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or H1B Transfer.
What You'll do as a Manufacturing Systems Manager
- Work directly with supply chain, operations, IT, and external partners to identify system enhancements and process improvements that improve service levels, inventory accuracy, throughput, planning effectiveness, system reliability, and user experience delivering process optimization and cost reduction.
- Create and maintain process documentation, functional guidance, release communications, training content, user guides, and other materials supporting system changes.
- Lead projects or workstreams related to new system implementations, process improvements, new business development initiatives, consolidation activities, and mergers/acquisitions.
- Supports Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, planning and purchasing activities related to database maintenance and metric reporting.
- Work closely with IT teams to translate business and user needs into clear solution requirements to improve existing technology. Lead exploration and recommendations of new technology and tools while supporting controlled change management and requirements traceability
- Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve issues reported by users on a timely basis
- Serves as SME (subject matter expert) on Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution systems
- Process Associate performance review and salary adjustments in a timely manner.
The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- 8 years Supply Chain, Operations, Material, or Manufacturing experience.
- A working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) applications (Oracle, SAP, Syteline)
- Exceptional ability to work as liaison between business and IT. A mastery of translate business requirement into functional specification.
- Experienced people leader or leading cross functional teams. Proven success in leading, developing, and engaging others.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to successfully standardize systems and procedures, manage projects or implement initiatives.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in lean and continuous improvement.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree, MBA or advanced degree a plus.
- Oracle EBS working experience is a plus
- Cognos or Tableau knowledge is a plus
- Certification in related field (APICS)
Pay range for this opportunity is $107,525 - $120,000/yr. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
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Who's Hiring
- Saint-Gobain39
- FormFactor20
- Alvarez & Marsal19
- Jobot16
- IQVIA7
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Investment & Asset Management20
- Accounting & Auditing19
- Staffing & Recruiting17
- Chemicals & Materials5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of manufacturing operations jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field
- 10 or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience including direct team management
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology
- Experience managing P&L responsibility and driving measurable cost reduction initiatives
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred by most employers
Tips for Your Remote Director of Manufacturing Operations Job Search
Prove you can lead operations asynchronously
Remote manufacturing employers want evidence you've managed cross-site teams without daily in-person contact. Document specific examples of running production reviews, resolving supply disruptions, and driving KPI accountability entirely through written updates, video standups, and ERP dashboards.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of manufacturing operations openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your industry background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show fluency with distributed operations tools
Remote employers screen for hands-on proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, project management platforms, and digital manufacturing analytics tools. Name the specific platforms you've used and the operational decisions those tools informed, not just that you know them.
Frame your resume around measurable remote outcomes
Quantify results you achieved while managing teams across locations, such as throughput gains, cost reductions, or lead time improvements you drove without being on-site. Remote hiring managers need proof that physical distance didn't limit your operational impact.
Remote Director of Manufacturing Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of manufacturing operations job?
Target remote-first manufacturers, industrial technology companies, and consumer goods firms with distributed leadership teams, since these organizations build workflows that let directors manage operations without being on a plant floor daily. Remote employers screen heavily for async written communication, comfort with digital operations dashboards, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams across time zones without in-person oversight. Certifications in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ERP platforms strengthen your candidacy.
Which companies hire remote director of manufacturing operations?
Remote director of manufacturing operations roles are posted by Saint-Gobain, FormFactor, and Alvarez & Marsal and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first industrial firms, distributed contract manufacturers, and technology-driven supply chain companies that centralize operations leadership away from individual plant sites.
Can you get a remote director of manufacturing operations job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level director roles are uncommon because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first industrial startups and technology companies occasionally hire candidates who demonstrate strong ERP proficiency, documented process improvement results, and clear examples of managing distributed teams. Building a portfolio of measurable operational outcomes and contributing to open operations forums can open doors before formal director experience accumulates.
Do you need a degree for remote director of manufacturing operations jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in manufacturing operations weigh demonstrated results, ERP platform mastery, lean or Six Sigma credentials, and a history of leading cross-functional teams as seriously as a formal degree. Candidates who can show measurable cost reductions, throughput improvements, or successful plant integrations often advance past degree requirements, particularly at growth-stage industrial technology firms with distributed leadership structures.
Which industries hire the most remote director of manufacturing operations?
Remote director of manufacturing operations roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to operate across multiple facilities or supply chain nodes, making centralized remote operations leadership a practical and cost-effective structure for scaling teams.
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