Director of Manufacturing Ops, Supply Chain & EHS

Gotion, Inc.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL is seeking an Operations Director to lead and coordinate key manufacturing operations, including production planning, supply chain, EHS, and infrastructure engineering.

This role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, HR, and other leaders to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable operations for the Chicago-area facility. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in manufacturing operations with 5+ years of leadership, expertise in ERP/MRP systems

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, production planning, engineering, or related functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and/or multiple operational functions.
• Strong experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of EHS management and U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting facility construction, plant expansion, infrastructure, or manufacturing engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning, scheduling, and coordination to meet demand and capacity.
• Manage plant supply chain operations including materials, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Oversee EHS programs and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Direct infrastructure, construction engineering, and facility expansion projects.
• Drive operational excellence, KPI visibility, and continuous improvement across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Operational leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL is seeking an Operations Director to lead and coordinate key manufacturing operations, including production planning, supply chain, EHS, and infrastructure engineering.

This role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, HR, and other leaders to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable operations for the Chicago-area facility. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in manufacturing operations with 5+ years of leadership, expertise in ERP/MRP systems