Industrial Operations Leader - Drive Performance & Growth

Ferguson; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health coverage

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an Industrial Operations Manager to drive reliable execution and performance within a defined operational scope. This role ensures day-to-day operations run safely, efficiently, and consistently while developing leadership capability for future ownership roles.

The position emphasizes performance management, process discipline, and leading teams while gaining exposure to broader business metrics and cross‑functional execution. Not remote, located in the central time zone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years management / leadership experience coupled with handling inventory / operational tasks.
• Trilogie experience is required.
• Ability to adapt and change processes to keep pace with the evolving business requirements.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills to optimally respond to urgent situations.
• Must be process oriented with good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to lead a team.
• Strong technical skills included but not limited to Microsoft O365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the strategic development and execution of the industrial operations strategy to produce profitable growth and strong cash flow performance.
• Contributes to sales forecasting, financial budgeting and expenditure management to achieve company budget objectives.
• Supports the development of strong sales and management teams, implementing recruitment, training and mentoring programs that result in a capable and motivated workforce.
• Follows mechanisms that drive the identification of opportunities for new market or business segment opportunities, or to enhance profit margin enhancement and accelerating top-line revenue growth.
• Performs the analysis of market trends and stored data to assist in sales/promotions for present and future business.
• Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned - Branch or Central Ops Support – Invoicing, billing, ISO, H&S, admin support, etc.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft O365

Job description

Ferguson is seeking an Industrial Operations Manager to drive reliable execution and performance within a defined operational scope. This role ensures day-to-day operations run safely, efficiently, and consistently while developing leadership capability for future ownership roles.

The position emphasizes performance management, process discipline, and leading teams while gaining exposure to broader business metrics and cross‑functional execution. Not remote, located in the central time zone.