Beehive Industries

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Knoxville, TN · Senior

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About the role

The Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of production, post-processing, and shipping & receiving for the Knoxville, Tennessee site.
As Beehive's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, this role plays a critical part in scaling and industrializing additive manufacturing processes, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ).
This role sits between site-level execution and strategic leadership, reporting to the Operations Director.

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter.
The Senior Manager will lead a team consisting of two Operations Supervisors, with overall responsibility for a team of 15+ employees.
This position requires a leader who can bridge engineering and operations, driving process discipline, technical excellence, and production performance while building a high-performing, engaged team.
Support and advance additive manufacturing capabilities, including LPBF and MBJ, ensuring processes are optimized from print readiness through final inspection
Drive the development and implementation of robust, end-to-end workflows that enable the transition from development to full-rate production
Track and drive key metrics including on-time delivery, yield, equipment utilization, and cost performance
Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive measurable improvements

8-12+ years of experience in manufacturing, with a strong emphasis within advanced or additive manufacturing environments
5+ years of experience leading teams in a production and/or manufacturing engineering setting, with demonstrated success building high-performing teams
Hands-on or applied experience with metal additive manufacturing processes such as
Familiarity with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks),
U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume.
Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive decisions that improve operational and engineering performance The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required.

Proven experience managing or supporting production environments, with accountability for output, quality, and delivery

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one.
We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Monitor and report on operational performance, supporting cost control and productivity improvements aligned with site and company goals
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio.
This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

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