Operations Manager

Pure Processing LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Company-paid disability

Generous PTO

Climate controlled facilities

Job summary

Pure Processing LLC in Naperville, Illinois is searching for an Operations Supervisor to lead a mixed team and drive key operational metrics. This role requires 2–6 years of experience in manufacturing and a proven track record in leadership. You'll focus on metrics-driven performance, continuous improvement, and building a culture of accountability. Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, and generous PTO. This is a high-growth position with opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years in an operations supervisor or manager role within manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading hourly and skilled trade workers.
• Metrics-driven mindset, ownership of operational numbers.
• Genuine ambition to grow into a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a mixed team of skilled and support staff.
• Own key operational metrics including throughput and quality rates.
• Identify and eliminate waste using lean principles.
• Develop direct reports and identify future leaders.

Skills

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Metrics-driven mindset

Team leadership

Job description

What you won’t find here:

• A bureaucratic environment where change takes forever; we encourage rapid & decisive change.
• A ceiling; the only limit to your growth, is your willingness to invest in yourself, others, and the business.
• Lack of accountability: from leadership to the floor, we all speak the same language

The 5 things never to be forgotten in this role:

• Lead, manage, and hold others accountable: Standards are set, tracked and enforced. People know what’s expected of them. You lead by example.
• Stand‑ups & operational dashboards: the tone of the floor starts with you. High performance, mutual respect and accountability are the daily standard.
• Eliminate waste relentlessly: From capital production, pick/pack/ship and operational KLIs, you’re always improving & optimizing performance.
• Build for scale: Always be growing. Good enough is never the finish line.
• Workforce and capacity plan: Every decision you make should support x2 the capacity. Lead with double‑digit growth in mind, always.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable a mixed team of skilled and support staff — setting clear expectations and following through consistently
• Own and drive key operational metrics: throughput, on‑time delivery, quality rates, labor efficiency, and scrap/rework
• Identify and eliminate waste — using lean thinking and continuous improvement principles scaled to a small company environment
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, respect, and high performance on the shop floor
• Partner with ownership to design scalable processes as we grow from our current size to 2–3x our operations
• Develop your direct reports — identifying future leaders and building bench strength below you
• Drive daily huddles, weekly performance reviews, and monthly improvement initiatives

Key Metrics:

• Zero uninvestigated safety incidents
• New hires productive within 30 days

What we’re looking for:

• 2–6 years in an operations supervisor or manager role within manufacturing, fabrication, or a related industrial environment
• Proven track record of leading hourly and skilled trade workers — you know how to earn respect on the floor
• Metrics-driven mindset — you track numbers, own them, and act when they signal need to step in
• A history of addressing performance and culture issues head‑on, not avoiding them
• Genuine ambition to grow into a senior leadership role over the next several years
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, kaizen or similar continuous improvement frameworks a plus
• Comfort working with and building scorecards, metrics, dashboards and reporting
• Experience at a company that grew quickly & significantly. Help us keep doing the same!

Departments reporting to you:

• Capital production & flow product teams
• Pick/pack/ship & warehouse teams

What You’ll Gain:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Up to $50,000 in company-paid life and AD&D coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, including Summer Hour Fridays
• Air conditioned/climate controlled warehouses & production facilities
• A high-growth company that promotes from within
• A respected brand that customers trust and welcome