Our client is a well-established precision manufacturing company serving industries including aerospace, medical device, semiconductor, biotechnology, and advanced industrial manufacturing.

This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the President. The Operations Manager will lead manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, develop leaders, and help position the company for continued growth.

Location: Billerica, MA

Salary: $145,000 - $185,000 + Bonus Potential

Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday

What You'll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and production activities
• Drive operational excellence, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
• Develop and improve processes, systems, and performance metrics
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and business goals
• Lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Coach and develop supervisors, managers, and production teams
• Support quality initiatives and operational compliance
• Manage resources, budgets, and operational performance

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience managing production, quality, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Experience driving operational improvements and organizational change

Preferred Experience

• Precision manufacturing environment
• Aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing industries
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $145,000 - $185,000
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance (company contributes up to 75%)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to work directly with company leadership and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing manufacturing organization. If you enjoy building teams, improving processes, and creating operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this confidential leadership opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.