Manager of Manufacturing Operations

West Chicago, Illinois
IDj-20164
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$120000 - $140000 / yr

Manager of Manufacturing

Lead. Improve. Deliver.

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Manufacturing to lead plant operations, drive performance, and build high-performing teams. This role is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing activities to ensure excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost for a medical device manufacturer.

The ideal candidate brings deep operational leadership experience, a track record of continuous improvement, and an entrepreneurial spirit!


What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple departments for a privately-held manufacturing company with multiple plant locations.

  • Develop and execute quarterly priorities aligned with company objectives.

  • Maintain and review weekly Manufacturing Scorecards to drive accountability.

  • Improve productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.

  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure on-time delivery.

  • Manage staffing, labor forecasting, and material planning to meet production demand.

  • Coach, develop, and hold supervisors and frontline team members accountable for performance.


What You Bring

  • 10+ years of direct manufacturing operations experience.

  • Proven supervisory and team leadership success.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and control costs.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Experience working in life science, medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.


Why This Role?

  • High-impact leadership position

  • Opportunity to shape operational strategy

  • Culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

  • Competitive compensation and growth opportunity


If you are a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a results-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

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