Manufacturing Operations Leader - Continuous Improvement

FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO.; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHS Lubricants Co. in Harvey, IL, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Harvey facility. You will oversee three supervisors and about 35 production staff, driving accountability and a culture of ownership.

The role emphasizes leadership development, KPI-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer demand while improving safety, quality, and productivity in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading supervisors and developing frontline leaders.
• Proven ability to drive accountability and operational execution.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience; regulated environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient, high-performing manufacturing operations at the Harvey facility.
• Oversee three supervisors and ~35 production employees.
• Develop leadership capability and culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Establish daily management systems with KPI reviews and action tracking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align priorities and meet customer demand.

Skills

Leadership

KPIs

Change management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

FUCHS Lubricants Co. in Harvey, IL, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Harvey facility. You will oversee three supervisors and about 35 production staff, driving accountability and a culture of ownership.

The role emphasizes leadership development, KPI-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer demand while improving safety, quality, and productivity in a regulated environment.