Director, Manufacturing Ops: Lead Move, Scale & Lean

Software Placement Group; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations in Addison, IL to lead machining, assembly, planning, inventory control, logistics, and facilities. You will steer the North America expansion while production continues uninterrupted.

You will drive Lean initiatives, establish KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Service to meet delivery, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of manufacturing operations in custom equipment or capital machinery.
• 10+ years in progressive operations leadership overseeing production, planning, inventory, and workforce.
• Strong Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, and ERP/MRP expertise.
• Experience in small to mid-size shops (10–75 on the floor).

Responsibilities

• Own all manufacturing and operational functions across machining, assembly, and facilities.
• Set strategy, KPIs, and drive continuous improvement for productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Service to align priorities.
• Lead production scheduling, material availability, and capacity planning to meet commitments.
• Manage facility move and expansion to two shifts with minimal disruption.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and manufacturing safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production scheduling

Lean, 5S & Six Sigma

ERP/MRP systems

Labor planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Software Placement Group seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations in Addison, IL to lead machining, assembly, planning, inventory control, logistics, and facilities. You will steer the North America expansion while production continues uninterrupted.

You will drive Lean initiatives, establish KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Service to meet delivery, quality, and safety standards.