Operations Manager

Senneca Holdings • Elk Grove Village, IL

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About The Position

The Operations Manager leads a custom manufacturing operation specializing in commercial metal doors and frames. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for operational excellence across production, engineering support, inventory management, safety, maintenance, quality, and workforce development. The role suits a leader with experience in custom or made-to-order manufacturing, where production schedules, customer requirements, and workflow management require technical expertise and operational discipline.

The successful candidate will balance customer expectations, operational efficiency, and employee development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They will apply manufacturing knowledge and leadership capabilities to improve plant performance and support future growth.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in an Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, or similar role.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a custom, engineered-to-order, or made-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management.
• Experience managing multiple departments and leading through supervisors and team leaders.
• Proven ability to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Experience implementing and maintaining safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in commercial metal door, hollow metal, architectural products, fabrication, metalworking, or related manufacturing industries.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Maintenance, fabrication, welding, machining, or metal forming experience.
• ERP/MRP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, inventory, and cost control.
• Direct multiple departments through supervisors and team leads, developing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customer Service to translate customer requirements into achievable production schedules.
• Develop and execute capacity-planning strategies to meet monthly and annual production and shipping goals.
• Analyze workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Oversee production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management to support on-time customer delivery.
• Drive safety initiatives and maintain compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor KPIs, including productivity, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Manage plant maintenance activities and implement preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee relations, corrective action, and organizational development initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze operational reports, production forecasts, and performance metrics for senior leadership.

Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 3 weeks PTO.
• 9 paid holidays in 2026.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee discount programs.
• Miscellaneous other optional benefits.
• Career development and tuition assistance.
• Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed