Corporate Operations Manager

Corporate Operations Manager

$135,000 – $155,000 Base + Bonus + Full Benefits + Generous PTO
Onsite | Northbrook, IL

We’re partnering with a growing industrial manufacturer to identify a Corporate Operations Manager. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the CEO, focused on strengthening operations, supporting growth initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $135,000 – $155,000

• Bonus potential

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) with company match (50% up to 4%)

• HSA and FSA options

• Life insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Generous PTO package

Position Overview

The Corporate Operations Manager will lead and coordinate activities across production, engineering, procurement, product development, product management, and facilities. This role is responsible for aligning operational execution with business objectives, improving efficiency, and supporting scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight across core operational functions including Production, Engineering, Procurement, Product Development/R&D, Product Management, and Facilities

• Support long-term operational planning and execute strategies aligned with company growth, cost control, and performance objectives

• Partner with Finance to manage operating budgets, analyze performance, and improve cost efficiency, labor utilization, and overall productivity

• Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, plant layout, and material flow to enhance throughput and operational efficiency

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, quality, scrap, yield, and on-time delivery

• Utilize ERP systems to manage BOM accuracy, job costing, standard costing, and reporting, ensuring data integrity across the organization

• Lead operations in a mixed manufacturing environment (standard products and semi-custom/job cost work)

• Oversee supply chain activities including inventory planning, demand planning, vendor management, and logistics

• Identify and implement process improvements using data analysis and root cause methodologies

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Sales to improve alignment and execution

• Support capital improvement initiatives and ongoing operational enhancements

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistency, compliance, and proper documentation

• Build and develop a high-performing team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain preferred)

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership

• Strong background in both manufacturing and engineering environments

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop cross-functional teams

• Hands-on operational experience with a strong presence on the shop floor

• Experience working with ERP systems (MieTrak or similar); strong understanding of:

  • BOM structures

  • Job costing and standard costing environments

  • Data accuracy and system utilization

• Experience in environments with standard and semi-custom manufacturing

• Proven ability to drive process improvements, increase efficiency, and support operational scalability

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization

Additional Information

• This is an onsite role based in Northbrook, IL

• Travel approximately 10–20%, including:

  • Domestic travel to facilities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Texas

  • Occasional international travel to UK and Germany

Why This Opportunity

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and play a key role in shaping and improving operations within a growing organization. The position provides strong visibility, meaningful impact, and the ability to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.