Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Houston, TX
Salary
$184,000–$299,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $242k
$128k most similar roles pay here $317k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$211,418 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $242k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 563 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

As a Sr. Manufacturing Operations Site Lead at NVIDIA in Houston, Texas, you will lead the local operational presence within an outsourced manufacturing model, ensuring site-level performance aligns with broader company objectives. Your daily tasks include establishing and leading day-to-day operations, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to meet build commitments and quality standards, and managing workforce planning and mentoring. You must possess a strong background in engineering or operations, with extensive experience in manufacturing partner environments and direct people leadership. Key skills required are operational judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage performance through KPIs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role demands expertise in board, system, and network product manufacturing flows and experience working within global manufacturing networks.

What you'll do

  • Establish the site’s operating model, mission, and performance rhythm aligned with NVIDIA's manufacturing objectives.
  • Lead day-to-day operations, coordinating resources to ensure build plans are met and supply commitments protected.
  • Serve as primary contact for Houston-area manufacturing partners, addressing operational issues promptly and effectively.
  • Provide leadership during disruptions, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of critical issues.
  • Build and develop the Texas operations team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate continuity of supply assurance processes to ensure forecast alignment and delivery of finished goods.

What we're looking for

  • At least 12 years of experience in manufacturing partner environments or production planning, including at least 5 years of direct people leadership.
  • Strong understanding and demonstrated capability leading complex operational programs in board, system, and network product manufacturing flows.
  • Proven experience establishing operating structures, performance cadences, and cross-functional alignment mechanisms in manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working within global manufacturing networks and distributed supply bases.
  • Structured analytical and problem-solving skills with sound operational judgment.
  • Clear and effective communication skills to align technical and business collaborators.
  • Demonstrated leadership in fast-paced operational situations, including factory recovery or supply disruptions.

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