Operations Manager

FPC of Decatur

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • $125,000–$150,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$125,000–$150,000 Per Year

Description

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.

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.

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

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

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