Operations Manager

Position Title : Operations Manager

Location : Addison, IL

Reports To : Vice President of Operations

About the Role

The Operations Manager will lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for a growing electrical distribution equipment manufacturer. This role oversees fabrication, assembly, and testing functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of custom-engineered electrical power solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, operational excellence experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, engineer-to-order (ETO) environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee daily fabrication, assembly, and testing operations to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Manage shipping, receiving, materials flow, and inventory control.
• Track and analyze KPIs related to output, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Leadership

Quality & Compliance

Process & Equipment Optimization

Safety & Environmental Compliance

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Key Attributes for Success

Compensation & Schedule

Why Join

This is a key leadership opportunity with a growing organization that has a strong project backlog through next year and beyond. The company offers stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction.