Director of Manufacturing
Michael Page · Long Grove, IL · 2 wk ago
Management$160k–$180k/yrFull-time
About the role
A leading manufacturer of specialized equipment and solutions for commercial and industrial applications. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable products through efficient manufacturing practices and a commitment to continuous innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business strategies to support growth, operational performance, and long-term organizational objectives.
- Lead business planning initiatives and align resources to achieve company goals.
- Evaluate organizational performance and recommend improvements to support future growth.
- Provide overall leadership for engineering, manufacturing, quality, materials, maintenance, and operational functions.
- Ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality operations while meeting production and delivery objectives.
- Resolve operational and facility challenges to minimize disruptions and support business needs.
- Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Drive cost reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence across the organization.
- Manage full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditures, and financial reporting.
- Analyze operational and financial performance to ensure progress toward strategic and business objectives.
- Review and approve financial analyses related to operational efficiency and business planning.
- Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders across engineering, quality, materials, manufacturing, and operations.
- Drive accountability.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
- Experience with manufacturing operations, production processes, and supply chain management.
- Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory standards within the business services industry.
- Proven ability to analyze performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Pay
Competitive base salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000 annually, plus bonus.
Benefits
- Generous bonus
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k)
- Medical/dental coverage