Manufacturing Operations Manager | Growth & Team Leadership

Lkq-Corporation; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a skilled operations leader to drive branch performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role combines budgeting, staff development, and asset management to support growth.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing exposure, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and a track record of meeting objectives in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in a specialized profession or equivalent.
• Manufacturing background is required for branch locations engaged in manufacturing activities.
• Prior experience that demonstrates effective supervision and leadership skills required; managerial experience in a distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute goals and objectives to meet long term growth plans of the company.
• Establish and track performance standards to meet goals of company.
• Train, develop, coach, and motivate team to achieve location's business objectives.
• Establishes accurate budget projections and works within designated budget.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes and regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures.
• Comply with all safety standards and requirements to assure a safe and hazard-free workplace.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Quality assurance

Customer satisfaction

Team training

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LKQ Corporation is seeking a skilled operations leader to drive branch performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role combines budgeting, staff development, and asset management to support growth.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing exposure, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and a track record of meeting objectives in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and team leadership.