CI Manager- Manufacturing Excellence

Illinois Tool Works•Chicago Heights, IL

57d•$95,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the leadership team at our Chicago Heights facility, the CI Manager- Manufacturing Excellence will lead the charge in driving operational excellence, elevating product quality, and fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. This strategic role is instrumental in shaping site performance and culture through the lens of ITW's Business Model and Leadership Competencies. This high-impact role will drive measurable results and foster a mindset of excellence across all levels. As part of ITW's decentralized business model and proprietary operating framework, this leader will identify and implement sustainable improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen compliance with safety and quality systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Safety, or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, CI, or quality leadership.
Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering sustainable improvements.
Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated alignment with ITW's leadership competencies: integrity, simplicity, shared risk, and respect.

Responsibilities

Lead site-wide initiatives using ITW's proprietary business model and toolbox to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Develop and execute a site-level roadmap for operational excellence aligned with plant goals and ITW's 80/20 principles.
Collaborate with R&D and Operations to support new product development and stage gate processes, including control plans and FMEAs.
Build sustainable systems and KPIs to monitor progress and ensure visibility of results.
Coach and empower teams to foster problem-solving, accountability, and innovation.
Influence change through data-driven insights, collaboration, and strategic communication.
Provide daily leadership to the Quality Team, ensuring robust systems and compliance with internal and external standards.
Champion a culture of quality ownership and continuous learning across the site.
Lead audits, corrective actions, and feedback loops to drive product and process improvements.
Serve as a quality advocate during customer audits and interface with internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with site leaders to enhance safety awareness, behavior, and performance.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and EHS improvement initiatives.
Support development of site-specific safety training and systems.
Build and mentor high-performing teams within CI, Quality, and Maintenance.
Promote a culture of inclusion, engagement, and frontline empowerment.
Support succession planning and leadership development aligned with ITW's talent strategy.
Align CI initiatives with divisional and enterprise-level priorities.