Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Rochester Hills, MI

Overview: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, manufacturing, facility expansion, or capital projects. 
• This position is responsible for leading large-scale manufacturing expansion, facility development, and operational growth initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• The role will focus on planning, execution, and delivery of high-value Greenfield and Brownfield projects, ensuring business objectives, operational readiness, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations are achieved. 
• The Project Manager will serve as a key leader throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept development and scope definition through execution, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• This individual will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure successful project delivery. 
• The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous leader with extensive experience managing complex manufacturing projects exceeding $100M in value.
• This individual must be comfortable driving cross-functional alignment, managing competing priorities, mitigating risk, and delivering results in fast-paced industrial environments. 

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Leadership & Execution 
• Lead large-scale Greenfield and Brownfield manufacturing projects from concept through completion 
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and execution strategies 
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and business objectives are achieved 
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary 
• Drive project governance, reporting, and executive communication throughout the project lifecycle 
• Scope Development & Strategic Planning 
• Define project scope, objectives, resource requirements, and success criteria 
• Partner with stakeholders to develop project roadmaps aligned with business growth strategies 
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation plans 
• Support long-term manufacturing capacity and operational growth initiatives 
• Ensure alignment between business priorities and project execution activities 
• Capital Projects & Facility Expansion 
• Lead manufacturing expansion, facility optimization, and operational readiness initiatives 
• Support site selection, facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity growth projects 
• Oversee implementation of manufacturing equipment, production lines, and operational systems 
• Manage large-scale capital investment projects and associated budgets 
• Ensure successful transition from project execution to operational ownership 
• Cross-Functional Leadership 
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Procurement, and Leadership teams 
• Facilitate alignment between technical and business stakeholders 
• Lead project meetings, reviews, and executive updates 
• Build strong relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels 
• Drive accountability and collaboration across project teams 
• Risk Management & Operational Readiness 
• Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies 
• Develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans 
• Ensure operational readiness requirements are incorporated into project planning 
• Support project commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up activities 
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned throughout project execution 
• Vendor & Contractor Management 
• Coordinate activities with external contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers 
• Manage vendor performance and project deliverables 
• Support contract execution and project procurement activities 
• Ensure alignment between third-party resources and project objectives 
• Maintain effective communication with all external stakeholders 

Profile:  

• Highly self-driven leader capable of operating with minimal supervision 
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills 
• Excellent communicator comfortable interacting with both technical and business audiences 
• Proven ability to lead large complex programs involving multiple functions and priorities 
• Strong organizational and project planning capabilities 
• Results-oriented professional focused on execution and accountability 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities 
• Comfortable working within fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environments 
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams without direct authority 
• High level of ownership and accountability  

Must Have:  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline 
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience with significant project leadership responsibilities 
• Demonstrated experience leading Greenfield and/or Brownfield manufacturing projects 
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $100M in project value 
• Strong manufacturing industry experience 
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution 
• Proven ability to define project scope, establish project structure, and drive execution 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills 
• Track record of successful delivery of large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects 
• Ability to travel approximately 25-50% 

Good to Have: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 
• Lean Manufacturing experience 
• Six Sigma certification 
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations 
• Experience with facility construction and manufacturing startup activities 
• Experience with manufacturing capacity expansion projects 
• Knowledge of operational excellence methodologies 
• Experience within Industrial Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Automotive, Aerospace, Data Center Infrastructure, Energy, or related industries 
• Experience managing multi-site projects and geographically dispersed teams