Operations Manager

LHH; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and support multiple warehouse, production, and distribution facilities across a regional network. This role is ideal for a Plant Manager, Distribution Manager, or Site Leader looking to expand into regional, multi-site leadership.

You will drive safety, quality, and customer service initiatives, mentor site leadership, and push for continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or production facility.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing teams and driving results.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence exposure.
• Desire to grow into broader multi-site operational leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to multiple warehouse and production operations.
• Drive operational performance, safety, quality, and customer service initiatives.
• Develop and mentor site leadership teams.
• Improve inventory accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business growth.
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimization efforts.
• Travel approximately 25% to support regional operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

KPIs & budgets

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ready to Take the Next Step Beyond Plant Management?

I'm partnering with a growing organization seeking an Operations Manager to support and lead multiple warehouse, production, and distribution facilities across a regional network.

This is an excellent opportunity for a successful Plant Manager, Distribution Manager, or Site Leader looking to expand their scope of responsibility and move into a multi-site leadership role.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and support to multiple warehouse and production operations
• Drive operational performance, safety, quality, and customer service initiatives
• Develop and mentor site leadership teams
• Improve inventory accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business growth
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimization efforts
• Travel approximately 25% to support regional operations

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or production facility
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing teams and driving results
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and operational performance
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence exposure
• Desire to grow into broader multi-site operational leadership responsibilities
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Step from single-site leadership into regional responsibility

Gain exposure to multiple facilities and leadership teams

Influence strategy, operations, and organizational growth

Join a company investing in operational excellence and future leaders

Work Schedule: Onsite with 25% travel

Compensation: $140-160k base

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid sick leave where applicable by state law

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