Business operations manager - manufacturing

We're partnering with an established manufacturing company in San Jose, CA, to hire a Business Operations Manager to oversee daily financial, administrative, and operational functions.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working closely with leadership, and keeping business operations running efficiently.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, ERP systems, and business administration, along with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation: $85,000–$115,000 annually

Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Manage bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, employee time tracking, and related administration.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational records within ERP and accounting systems.
• Coordinate inventory tracking, purchasing, work orders, and production-related activities.
• Assist with production planning, scheduling, and operational coordination.
• Track budgets, expenses, financial performance, and key business metrics.
• Support leadership with reporting, analysis, and business planning.
• Manage customer communications, vendor relationships, and administrative requests.
• Oversee general office administration, documentation, and employee-related needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and operational efficiency.
• Experience in business operations, office management, accounting, or manufacturing administration.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR, bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management, purchasing, production planning, or scheduling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across departments and with senior leadership.
• Proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of daily operations.
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Long-term career growth opportunities