Plant Operations & Growth Leader

Ingersoll Rand; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonuses and incentive pay

Employee stock grant

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Chicago, IL is seeking an Operations & Sales Manager to lead the Chicago manufacturing facility, driving operational excellence and commercial growth. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people, while collaborating with sales for business development.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong financial acumen, and Lean/Six Sigma experience. Expect a competitive pay range and annual incentives, with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 7+ years leading operations in a manufacturing environment with 20+ employees.
• 5+ years of strong financial acumen with site P&L, labor models, and budgets.
• 4+ years working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People) targets.
• Ensure on-time productions while meeting quality, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Align production schedules, materials, and customer demand across the site.
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment (OSHA, EHS, environmental standards).
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction actions.
• Own site revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Sales and leadership on business development, demand planning, and quoting.
• Manage site financial performance, including budget, costs, and CAPEX execution.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and culture, ensuring alignment with multi-site strategy and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Ingersoll Rand in Chicago, IL is seeking an Operations & Sales Manager to lead the Chicago manufacturing facility, driving operational excellence and commercial growth. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people, while collaborating with sales for business development.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong financial acumen, and Lean/Six Sigma experience. Expect a competitive pay range and annual incentives, with minimal travel.