Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA

$115,000 - $135,000 per year | Riverside, CA | On‑Site | Permanent

We are a family‑owned organization dedicated to supporting manufacturing and logistics operations through integrated IT, HR, and accounting services. Our team operates in a collaborative, hands‑on environment where leaders are empowered to make decisions, drive improvements, and directly influence business outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to shape strategy, streamline operations, and build scalable systems in a company that values agility over bureaucracy. We offer a setting where your impact is visible, your ideas are heard, and your leadership helps guide long‑term growth—making it an ideal place for those seeking both responsibility and meaningful influence in a stable, essential‑services business.

We are seeking an experienced and results‑driven Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering operations and drive continuous improvement across our production environment. This high‑impact leadership position is responsible for optimizing manufacturing performance, strengthening process discipline, improving equipment reliability, and enhancing operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering and maintenance functions, and implement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost reduction, and automation.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and have a proven track record of improving processes, leading teams, and driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

• Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for engineering and technical teams.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that improve productivity, reduce costs, and support long‑term operational goals.
• Partner closely with operations to resolve technical challenges affecting production, throughput, and product quality.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.

• Lead automation projects and establish long‑term automation strategies to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to support process development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support materials and process engineering initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance and product quality.
• Assist with new product introductions, ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful production launches.

• Oversee maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Drive initiatives that reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing and equipment‑related issues.

• Perform and support FMEA, CFAT, PPAP, and other manufacturing quality processes as required.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and Document Change Notices (DCNs), ensuring compliance with ISO/TS standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of BOMs, routings, and manufacturing records.
• Support manufacturing operations across domestic and international facilities as needed.

Travel periodically to support manufacturing operations, projects, and business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience within an industrial production environment.
• At least 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in process improvement, manufacturing systems, and operational excellence.
• Experience developing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering methodologies, including FMEA and PPAP.
• Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, BOM management, routings, and manufacturing documentation control.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new ERP and manufacturing systems.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.