Industrial Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Bonus or incentive plan eligibility

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. seeks an Industrial Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations within a defined scope, ensuring safety, efficiency, and consistent performance while developing frontline leadership.

This role provides exposure to cross-functional metrics and strategic execution. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of management experience in inventory and operations, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS O365; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of management/leadership experience with inventory/operational tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute industrial strategy for profitable growth.
• Contribute to sales forecasting, budgeting and expenditure management to meet budgets.
• Support development of sales and management teams with recruitment, training and mentoring.
• Identify opportunities for new markets or segments to enhance margins and top-line growth.
• Analyze market trends and data to support sales/promotions for current and future business.
• Adhere to HSE policies and company compliance.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Handle branch/central ops duties including invoicing, billing, ISO, H&S, admin support.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Process improvement

Operational excellence

O365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft O365

Job description

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Industrial Operations Manager is an operations leader responsible for driving reliable execution and performance within a defined operational scope. This role ensures day‑to‑day operations run safely, efficiently, and consistently while developing the leadership capability needed to progress into more senior operational ownership roles. This position builds depth in performance management, process discipline, and leadership capability. A strong focus on executing operational strategy, managing frontline performance, and developing teams while gaining exposure to broader business metrics and cross‑functional execution. Not remote, located in the central time zone.

Primary Responsibilities

Participates in the strategic development and execution of the we are an industrial environment and 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. management

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

Benefits

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

• Pay Range: - $4,124.70 - $9,075.00 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
• This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
• Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
• The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
• Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value‑added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.