Director, Custom Machine Build Operations

Markent Personnel

Addison (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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