Chicago Operations Director

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Position: Chicago Operations Director

Location: Chicago, IL

Job : 690

# of Openings: 0

Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Founded on Chicago’s South Side more than 65 years ago, Edsal has grown into a national manufacturing organization with operations in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.

In 2018, Edsal was acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and industrial companies. Monomoy partners with its portfolio companies to drive operational improvements, strengthen leadership teams, and accelerate long-term growth.

• Established manufacturing company with more than 65 years of history
• Growing organization backed by Monomoy Capital Partners
• Opportunities for career growth across multiple U.S. locations
• Collaborative team environment supporting operational excellence

The Chicago Operations Director is responsible for leading all aspects of operations at Edsal's largest and most complex manufacturing facility. This role carries full accountability for production performance, labor management, cost control, safety, and quality within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Director will lead a large, multi-functional team across production, maintenance, warehouse, and safety while driving daily execution and building long-term operational stability.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations and plays a critical role in aligning plant performance with overall company objectives and financial targets.

• Lead all day-to-day operations of the Chicago facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently met
• Drive accountability for daily production output, schedule attainment, and throughput performance across all shifts
• Manage and optimize labor efficiency, staffing levels, and overtime usage in alignment with business needs
• Maintain full ownership of cost performance, including labor, materials, and operational expenses
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of department managers across production, maintenance, warehouse, and safety
• Partner with HR to manage workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management within both union and non-union environments
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA safety regulations and drive a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
• Identify and execute process improvements that deliver measurable gains in productivity, cost reduction, and operational efficiency
• Ensure inventory accuracy and alignment between production, warehouse, and planning functions
• Utilize ERP and reporting tools to monitor performance, analyze trends, and support data-based decision making

Successful candidates will bring a proven track record of leading large-scale manufacturing operations with full functional ownership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-driven leader with strong operational discipline, the ability to develop frontline leadership, and demonstrated success improving performance across production, labor, cost, safety, and quality.

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience leading a large-scale plant or complex operation
• Experience in metal manufacturing or a similar industrial environment strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-functional teams through managers and supervisors
• Strong critical thinking and…