CareerPlan

Operations Director

USA, IL, LibertyvilleFull-time$145k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Strategic and operational leadership for a highly technical manufacturing site serving the Medical Device and regulated industries.

Role type

Director of Operations (Manufacturing)

Builds

Medical devices and regulated industry products

Domain

Manufacturing / Medical Device / Life Sciences

Required skills

P&L management, Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, team leadership, strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, change management, financial acumen, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

MBA or Master's degree, experience in highly regulated environments (Medical Device/Pharma), engineering background, high-tech molding/automation experience, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban

Technologies

Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Visual Management, Standard Work), advanced manufacturing technologies, automation equipment

Responsibilities

Guarantee production and customer deliveries, define and achieve operational financial goals, lead operational performance with P&L accountability, execute Business Unit goals, oversee Purchasing/Production/Engineering/Maintenance/Logistics functions, champion continuous improvement, implement workforce strategies, navigate organizational change

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership