Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations leads second-shift production in a fast-paced environment to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. This role develops a high-performing team while aligning production with customer demand, engineering changes, and material availability. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, KPI management, and a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Develop, coach, and manage supervisors and technicians
• Align production priorities with demand, engineering changes, and material availability
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks
• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving methods
• Track and report KPIs; implement corrective actions as needed
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety and compliance
• Optimize equipment utilization and manufacturing efficiency
• Support implementation of engineering and process changes
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP preferred) for planning and performance tracking
• Communicate goals, expectations, and performance feedback clearly

Essential Skills

• 10 years of manufacturing operations experience, including 7 years leading supervisors and hourly teams
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Experience in fast-paced production environments
• Hands-on process improvement and problem-solving experience
• Experience working with capital equipment
• Background in semiconductor or complex manufacturing environments preferred
• ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred)
• Ability to work second shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or equivalent experience
• Experience driving KPI performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to foster a culture of safety and operational excellence
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Work Environment

Second-shift role (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM) in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with complex equipment. Requires flexibility to support changing production needs while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and team development.

This is a Permanent position based out of Horsham, PA.

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $184000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance

This is a fully onsite position in Horsham,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $125,000 - $184,000