The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will develop high-performing teams, optimize manufacturing performance, and foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong manufacturing background, proven operational expertise, and a passion for developing people and improving processes.
Job Responsibilities
Partner directly with the Plant Manager and site leadership to develop and execute a best-in-class EHS strategy aligned with business and operational objectives.
Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies, regulations, and company standards.
Drive operational excellence through the implementation and sustainment of Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop shift managers, technical experts, and production personnel to build an engaged, accountable, and high-performing workforce.
Develop and execute the production strategy in alignment with site objectives and overall business priorities.
Monitor key performance indicators and leverage management systems to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and overall operational performance.
Manage operating and capital budgets while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and optimize manufacturing processes.
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, R&D, Finance, Human Resources, and other cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and drive operational success.
Ensure consistent production of high-quality products that meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and service expectations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$125,000–$150,000 Per Year
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Management or a closely related degree required.
MS and/or MBA preferred but not required.
Minimum of 5 + years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience with a demonstrated record of improving safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
Proven experience leading organizational change and driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training with hands-on experience with methodologies and tools including DMAIC, FMEA, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, OEE, Kaizen or similar continuous improvement techniques a major plus.
Demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders and production teams.
Experience using ERP systems along with strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Parental Paid Leave, Mobile Phone, Relocation Assistance, Military Leave, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K Match, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Medical, Dental, Vision
Skills
Process Improvement
Performance Metrics
Cost Control
Operational Support
Operations Management
Performance Analysis
People Management
Metrics
Performance Reviews
Operations Processes
Budgeting
Continuous Improvement
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Logistics
Operational Audit
Regulatory Compliance
Budget Management
Strategic Planning
Operations Planning
Business Administration
Skills
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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