Director, Custom Machine Build Operations

Markent Personnel; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations in Addison, IL to lead all manufacturing and operations activities for a precision machine tool and engineered-to-order environment. The role focuses on scheduling, labor planning, and capacity management while guiding a move to a new facility and expansion to two shifts.

You will champion Lean and Six Sigma, ensure delivery performance, manage budgets, and develop the operations team for scalable growth within a small to mid-size

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading manufacturing and operations in machine tool / custom build environments.
• Strong production scheduling and labor planning experience.
• Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, ERP/MRP proficiency and manufacturing financials.

Responsibilities

• Own all manufacturing and operations functions including machining, assembly, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and facilities; set KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage production scheduling, resource planning, inventory management, and material availability for custom builds and NPI work; ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead facility relocation and shift expansion; plan staffing, supervision coverage, and shift handoffs to protect delivery.
• Lead Lean/Kaizen culture, quality programs, and cost control; oversee P&L and capital investment in support of gross margin.

Skills

Operations leadership

Production scheduling

Lean / 5S / Six Sigma

ERP / MRP

Inventory management

Manufacturing finance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Markent Personnel seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations in Addison, IL to lead all manufacturing and operations activities for a precision machine tool and engineered-to-order environment. The role focuses on scheduling, labor planning, and capacity management while guiding a move to a new facility and expansion to two shifts.

You will champion Lean and Six Sigma, ensure delivery performance, manage budgets, and develop the operations team for scalable growth within a small to mid-size