- Field
- Plant and production leadership
- Location
- Bloomington, IL
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $140k to $150k
About the role
Must have experience in complex manufacturing operations* Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day plant operations within a complex manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive supplier industry. Requires a hands-on leader with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement and sustainable results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What you would own
- Oversee daily plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Lead production teams and ensure customer schedules and manufacturing requirements are met.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and operational efficiencies.
- Monitor labor efficiency, machine utilization, production performance, and operating costs.
- Lead and develop Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Technicians, and production personnel.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer-specific requirements, and safety policies.
- Lead root cause analysis and 8D corrective actions to address quality, downtime, and production issues.
- Support new program launches, production readiness, and manufacturing ramp-up activities.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.
- Communicate operational performance, improvement initiatives, and business results to senior management.
- Promote employee engagement, accountability, and a culture of operational excellence.
What they are looking for
- Proven experience managing complex manufacturing operations; automotive supplier experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting new program launches and production ramp-ups.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and customer requirements.
- Experience with financial controls, budgeting, labor management, and operational KPIs.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive measurable operational results.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.