Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Precision Manufacturing | Billerica, MA

Adecco is hiring an experienced Operations Manager for a leading precision manufacturing organization in Billerica, MA. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic manufacturing leader to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of a well-established company serving advanced industries such as semiconductor, biotechnology, medical devices, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.

If you're passionate about continuous improvement, manufacturing leadership, and building scalable operational systems, we encourage you to apply directly through the Adecco website.

Compensation

• $145,000 - $185,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Position Overview

As Operations Manager, you will partner closely with executive leadership to oversee manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and organizational development. This role offers significant influence on business strategy and provides an opportunity to lead transformational initiatives that drive long-term growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has experience in highly structured manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or precision machining operations and brings a strong background in process improvement, team leadership, and operational performance management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a key operational partner to executive leadership

• Help develop and execute strategic business initiatives

• Establish and implement operational goals and long-term growth strategies

• Drive alignment around business objectives, KPIs, and organizational priorities

Manufacturing & Operations Management

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and production planning activities

• Optimize workflow, scheduling, and resource utilization

• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and delivery standards

• Develop scalable systems and processes to support continued growth

• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including productivity, efficiency, quality, profitability, and on-time delivery

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives

• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies

• Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and problem solving

• Drive measurable improvements across manufacturing and support functions

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, managers, and future leaders

• Establish clear expectations and accountability standards

• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement

• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements

• Strengthen quality management systems and operational controls

• Partner with quality teams to implement corrective and preventive actions

• Support initiatives that improve product quality and customer satisfaction

Financial & Business Performance

• Manage operational budgets and resource planning

• Drive cost-reduction and margin-improvement strategies

• Analyze operational performance and recommend improvements

• Align operational activities with overall business goals

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience

• Proven success leading operations within precision manufacturing environments

• Experience overseeing production, quality, planning, and continuous improvement programs

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and operational transformation

• Strong experience developing and managing KPIs and performance management systems

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

• Experience working within AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems

• Previous experience partnering closely with executive leadership or ownership teams

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12-24 months, you will:

• Implement scalable operational systems and accountability processes

• Improve production efficiency, quality performance, and delivery metrics

• Strengthen leadership capabilities across the organization

• Drive impactful continuous improvement initiatives

• Become a trusted strategic partner helping guide the company's next phase of growth

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (company covers up to 75% of premiums)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short-Term Disability (STD)

• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• 401(k) with Company Match up to 4%

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing leader seeking a highly visible role with direct influence on business strategy and operational performance. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside executive leadership, lead meaningful change initiatives, and help build a world-class manufacturing organization serving cutting-edge industries.

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Pay Details: $145,000.00 to $185,000.00 per year

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