Manufacturing Operations Manager

H C Duke & Son Llc; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HDHP)

401k with company match

HSA contribution

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

PPE reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Discretionary 401k bonus

Travel assistance

Group legal coverage

Job summary

Electro Freeze/H.C. Duke LLC, located in East Moline, Illinois, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily production, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, and Sales to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include KPI development, bottleneck resolution, and launches of new products. A strong Lean/Six Sigma background and ERP experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5-7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning processes.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives with safety as a priority.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to production, inventory, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, service, and finance to support launches and changes.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Operations Management / related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Submissions from third-party recruiters or employment agencies will not be accepted. All candidates must apply directly.Company OverviewElectro Freeze/H.C. Duke LLC, a Welbilt Company, located in East Moline, Illinois, is a leader in the design and innovation of frozen treat equipment. Our product line includes solutions for soft serve, yogurt, shake, frozen beverages, hard pack/gelato batch freezers, and flavor systems.Position OverviewThe Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, inventory management, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts for Electro Freeze/H.C. Duke. This position provides leadership to production, inventory control, and related operational functions to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations while meeting customer expectations for quality and delivery.The Manufacturing Operations Manager works closely with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Leadership to support business objectives and drive operational excellence.Pay Range: $100,000-$130,000/yearAdditional compensation is available for hours worked beyond 45 hours, in a standard work week.Key Responsibilities:Operations LeadershipLead daily manufacturing operations to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives, with safety at the forefront of all.Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, inventory, labor efficiency, on-time delivery, quality.Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity and reduce waste.Support operational goal setting.Monitor production capacity and staffing requirements to meet changing business demands.Ensure effective coordination between production, purchasing, engineering, and service functions.Resolve production bottlenecks and capacity constraints.Support successful launches of new products and engineering changes.Continuous ImprovementChampion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.Facilitate root cause analysis, corrective actions, and waste reduction activities.Drive improvements in workflow, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, and production performance.Assist with make-versus-buy evaluations and sourcing decisions.Safety and QualityModel and promote a strong culture of workplace safety and regulatory compliance.Partner with Production Supervisors and Leadership to improve product quality and reduce defects.Support auditing activities and corrective action programs.Ensure compliance with company policies and manufacturing standards.Leadership and Employee DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational team members.Foster engagement, accountability, and professional growth of both direct and indirect reports.Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.Partner with Human Resources regarding staffing, performance management, training, and employee relations matters.Financial ManagementIn conjunction with Finance, oversee production inventory control and annual physical inventory.Assist in managing and monitoring departmental expenses.Monitor operational spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.Support annual operating plans and profitability initiatives.Develop production inventory strategies that balance production requirements with inventory investment.Benefits:Employer sponsored benefits:Employee group term life insurance and AD&DShort -term and long-term disabilityCompany HSA contribution for HDHPEmployee assistance programFinancial wellness servicesTravel assistanceAnnual discretionary 401k bonus10 paid holidaysPaid time offAnnual PPE reimbursement programVoluntary benefit offerings:Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA)Prescription benefitsDental insuranceVision benefitsMedical and dependent care flexible spending accountsAdditional voluntary life insurance and AD&D, including dependent coverageSupplemental plans (Critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity)Group legal coverage and identity theft protection401k program with a company matchJob Requirements:RequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Management, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.Minimum 5-7 years of manufacturing leadership experience.Experience managing production operations in a manufacturing environment.Experience with ERP systems and production planning processes.Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.PreferredExperience with SAP or similar ERP systems.APICS/CPIM certification.Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training.Experience in metal fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, or related manufacturing processes.Knowledge and Skills:Manufacturing operations managementProduction planning and schedulingInventory management and materials controlLean Manufacturing principlesSupply chain managementFinancial and operational analysisEmployee leadership and developmentProject managementERP systems and reporting toolsMicrosoft Office Suite