Operations Manager

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize production planning and execution as it scales from Engineer-to-Order to a repeatable, mid‑volume manufacturing operation.

You will drive manufacturing systems, coordinate with supply chain, engineering and quality, and implement ERP/MRP improvements to increase visibility, efficiency, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or production management roles.
• Experience in both ETO (Engineer to Order) and CTO (Configured to Order) manufacturing.
• Experience in scaling operations / change management.
• Experience with ERP Systems and digital inventory management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational goals and business growth targets.
• Lead the transition from ETO to repeatable, scalable manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and quality.
• Execute day-to-day operations through a seasoned team of production supervisors; provide leadership, coordination, and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (supply chain, engineering, quality, etc.) to ensure production readiness and resource availability.
• Implement and refine production planning systems (ERP/MRP), workflows, and reporting tools to increase visibility and control.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Manage internal coordination for material availability, capacity planning, and shop floor execution.
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and innovation throughout the production team.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Project management

Supply chain

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Smartsheet

Epicor

Job description

Title: Operations Manager Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week) Hire Type: Direct Hire Overview: Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for a Operations Manager to join our growing team. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead and optimize production planning and execution as our company evolves from an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) model into a scalable, medium-volume manufacturing operation. In this role, you’ll play a key role in shaping repeatable manufacturing systems and processes to support our growth as a rapidly scaling company. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing, project management, or supply chain, along with a strong track record of driving process improvement and organizational change. This position requires someone who is aggressively pragmatic and dynamically focused.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational goals and business growth targets.
• Lead the transition from ETO to repeatable, scalable manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and quality.
• Execute day-to-day operations through a seasoned team of production supervisors; provide leadership, coordination, and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (supply chain, engineering, quality, etc.) to ensure production readiness and resource availability.
• Implement and refine production planning systems (ERP/MRP), workflows, and reporting tools to increase visibility and control.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Manage internal coordination for material availability, capacity planning, and shop floor execution.
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and innovation throughout the production team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or production management roles.
• Experience in both ETO (Engineer to Order) and CTO (Configured to Order) manufacturing.
• Experience in scaling operations / change management.
• Experience with ERP Systems and digital inventory management tools.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in project management or supply chain.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or Epicor.

Work Requirements

• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between our facilities (<10 miles apart)
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and handling materials.

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you’re energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what’s next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.