| Location | Loves Park, IL |
Loves Park, IL area - Relocation Assistance
Up to $235K base salary + Bonus
Summary
Our client, a growing manufacturing company producing complex, technically demanding components for industrial customers, is seeking a hands-on VP of Operations to lead day-to-day manufacturing, supply chain, and operational performance.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
Proven background in supply chain and materials management
Demonstrated hands-on leadership style with regular, visible presence on the shop floor
Experience operating in complex, custom, low-volume production environments with tight tolerances and demanding quality requirements
Strong track record applying Lean/continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, OEE improvement, waste reduction) to drive measurable operational results
Demonstrated success growing or scaling a manufacturing operation's revenue, output, or footprint over time
Strong team leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Own full P&L accountability for manufacturing operations, including production, quality, supply chain, and materials management
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, quality, delivery, and cost
Partner closely with the President and executive team on strategic growth initiatives