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Operations Leader

Operations Leader

Grayhill Inc.McCook, IL, USA
1 day ago
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Job description

Grayhill, Inc. designs and manufacturers intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks and pushbuttons. Grayhill specializes in creating ergonomic panels and product shells that integrate various interface technologies, including displays, touch technology and motion sensing to support a range of industries including Healthcare, Automotive and Military.

With headquarters just outside of Chicago, and multiple state-of-the-art facilities around the world, Grayhill has the engineering expertise and vertical integration to deliver standard and customized solutions quickly and cost-effectively.

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  • This role is located at our McCook, IL facility

Summary : Provides overall leadership, direction, and strategy for Grayhill's manufacturing and operations functions across assigned plant and business unit. This role drives operational excellence by analyzing, strategizing, developing, and presenting future plans for manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and capacity growth. The Operations Leader will set measurable goals, implement production metrics, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams to ensure Grayhill continues to meet and exceed customer expectations while maintaining long-term competitiveness .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provide visionary leadership to assigned operations, ensuring corporate goals and values are clearly communicated, understood, and achieved.
  • Develop, analyze, and present strategic manufacturing plans, including capacity expansion, cost optimization, and technology adoption.
  • Set, measure, and achieve plant and business unit efficiency, productivity, and quality goals.
  • Define, track, and report production metrics (e.g., throughput, OEE, quality yield, cost per unit, scrap rates, labor efficiency, and capacity utilization) to senior leadership.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices to reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance quality.
  • Foster innovation in technology, automation, and software to advance manufacturing processes and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Direct development and enforcement of operational procedures, working standards, and best practices across all facilities.
  • Partner with Business Unit Leaders, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to align operational strategies with customer needs and long-term business objectives.
  • Forecast and manage operating budgets, capital investments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Evaluate, plan, and recommend capital equipment and technology investments to ensure efficiency, scalability, and innovation in production.
  • Lead, grow, and mentor cross-functional teams across all assigned locations to ensure effective collaboration, capability development, and succession planning.
  • Drive organizational alignment and accountability by cascading goals and measuring progress against operational KPIs.
  • Oversee analysis of returned materials, manufacturing errors, and process failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Act as a key liaison between plants, corporate functions, and executive leadership.
  • Champion safety, environmental responsibility, and compliance with all Grayhill standards and applicable regulations.
  • Direct and develop managers, supervisors, and professional staff across entire plant.
  • Responsible for overall leadership, coordination, and results of cross-functional teams across locations.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, and addressing complaints or problems
  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university. Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field strongly preferred.
  • Fifteen (15) years progressive experience in operations or manufacturing leadership.
  • Strong background in manufacturing engineering, lean operations, and production systems.
  • Experience developing and reporting operational metrics and implementing performance management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and deliver measurable business results.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Manufacturing Enterprise (preferably SAP) software.
  • What we have to offer :

  • You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work!
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) match up to 4% of salary
  • Hybrid work model allowing 4 days a month remote
  • Collaboration Space featuring ping pong, foosball, board games, and more...
  • Company paid holidays
  • Optional gap insurance coverages
  • Company paid disability and basic group life
  • 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Catered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins!
  • We value diversity and inclusion . We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

    This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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