Operations Manager
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-10-22
Listing for:
FPC National
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position:
Operations Manager
Direct Reports: 3 Production Supervisors and 60 Floor Associates
Reports To:
Plant Manager
Salary Range: $125k to $150k DOE
Bonus:
Negotiable
Relocation:
Yes
- 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.
- 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.
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