Director of Operations
Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Gurnee, IL
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$145,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Gurnee, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Director of Operations
Location: Gurnee, IL
Hire Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000/year
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k)
Job Summary:
The Director of Operations provides strategic and hands-on leadership to drive operational excellence, financial stability, and scalable growth. This role will lead the transition from full-scale manufacturing to a light assembly model in a regulated medical device environment, overseeing all aspects of operations, managing vendors, optimizing supply chain and manufacturing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally and implement process improvements to support both short- and long-term business objectives.
Job Duties:
- Lead operational strategy and day-to-day execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Oversee the 12–18 month transition to a light assembly configuration
- Manage major transformation and capital projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget adherence
- Optimize supply chain, logistics, and subcontractor/vendor performance
- Implement and maintain best practices in Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement
- Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and safety regulations
- Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Finance, and other departments to align operational goals
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and measurable performance
- Monitor KPIs to track operational efficiency, project delivery, cost savings, and quality compliance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field required
- 10+ years in operations, engineering, or maintenance leadership roles, ideally in FDA-regulated industries
- Proven success in project management, operational transformation, and vendor management
- Strong knowledge of SIOP, inventory control, and supply chain optimization
- PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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