Operations and Sales Manager

Ingersoll Rand Inc.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Operations and Sales Manager for the Lincolnshire, IL facility. The role leads manufacturing operations, drives standardized processes, and improves safety, quality, cost, and delivery to meet customer expectations.

The candidate will implement Lean Six Sigma/DMAIC methods, manage KPIs, and shape annual operating plans while partnering with Sales to grow the business and maintain strong customer relations. A robust benefits package complements the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of management/manufacturing experience with P&L oversight.
• Strong financial acumen and proven leadership in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and execution of short- and long-term operational strategies with KPIs.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment per OSHA standards.
• Lead process improvement via Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Collaborate with Sales to align production with demand.
• Plan CAPEX and cost improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

P&L Oversight

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

The pay range for this role is Min - 150k - Max - 180k . excluding incentive opportunities. The pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive (discretionary/nondiscretionary) annual bonuses and incentive compensation.

Job title: Operations and Sales Manager

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

Lead operations for Flexan’s Lincolnshire manufacturing facility. This individual will play a critical role in achieving the site's goals and objectives, developing and implementing standardized operating philosophies, processes, procedures, and practices across production operations to improve manufacturing safety, quality, cost, and customer service. This individual will ensure that approved products are manufactured and supplied on schedule meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with corporate goals, while establishing and tracking KPIs to measure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and People (SQDCP)
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment as perOSHA 2201-08R by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources to protect all employees from injuries.
• Lead the analysis of production and related processes and make recommendations on improvements and organization of process improvement activity through the application of Six-Sigma & Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Leading a culture of Continuous Improvement, Ownership and Accountability every day in everything we do.
• Review and lead analyses of activities, costs, operations, forecast data and conditions to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives while ensuring effective customer relations are cultivated and maintained.
• By Lean Six Sigma / DMAIC, Identify and/or modify existing processes or systems which restrict capacities or result in the inability to reach weekly sales and overall corporate goals always following the quality standards and customer approval processes.
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• Implement a cohesive, high-performance culture leveraging operational lean six sigma tools and systems, visual management and IDMs as appropriate.
• Assist in the development of site Annual Operating Plans and Multi-Year Make Life Better (MLB) Plans for the site.
• Lead and deploy objectives specifically to support Cost Improvement and competitive manufacturing operating costs and driving its organization to eliminate any cost of quality.
• Capacity planning and understanding of the customer programs (new and existing) and status to ensure compliance with short- and long-term launch projects a.k.a. NPIs.
• Identify, develop and reward the talent and expertise of manufacturing staff team, by supporting sound processes for staff selection and development, pay administration, coaching and mentoring.
• Forecast capital CAPEX for facility and equipment improvements, replacement and/or modification.
• Makingcapital spending (Capex) proposals and recommendations, including technology capability improvement considerations, specifically around automated manufacturing and higher-volume LIM production
• Work closely with the Sales and Business Development team to grow the operation while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Promote an atmosphere of inclusion, open communication and trust, to foster team development and associate engagement.
• Monitor the alignment of products demands with production schedule (MPS) and material planning to meet production goals.
• Provide leadership to associates in all areas including hiring, performance management, coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
• Partner with all factories within Flexan to improve the profitability of the corporation and look for ways to improve Gross Margin.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and makes recommendations for the improvement of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates, embodies and teaches all of Ingersoll Rand’s Corporate Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10+ years of management/manufacturing experience with direct P&L oversight and strong financial acumen
• Proven management capabilities: prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (experience with LEAN manufacturing practices desired); able to be firm and hold people accountable; excellent clear communication skills; able to motivate supervisors and peers

Preferences

• Strategic thinking: ability to establish priorities, processes, and standards. A decisive individual who possesses a “big picture” perspective
• Problem Solving: proactive in identifying potential problems or opportunities to increase productivity and quality, decrease waste and improve morale
• Works well under pressure and operates effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and can bring together different personalities around common goals; excellent at listening, identifying root causes of concerns and mediating differences
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks; must be highly self-motivated and able to operate autonomously or on a team in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Fully site based

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.