Plant Operations Leader: Custom Manufacturing & Efficiency

Eliason Corporation; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health, dental, vision

PTO and holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Eliason Corporation in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a custom manufacturing operation focused on commercial metal doors and frames. This hands-on leadership role drives safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost control while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management in engineered-to-order environments, with a history of

Qualifications

• 5+ years manufacturing leadership in Operations Manager/Plant Manager roles.
• Experience in custom/made-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management.
• Experience leading multiple departments through supervisors and team leads.
• Proven ability to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Experience implementing safety programs in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, inventory, and cost control.
• Direct multiple departments through supervisors and team leads to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customer Service to translate customer requirements into production schedules.
• Develop and execute capacity planning to meet monthly and annual goals.
• Analyze workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor KPIs such as productivity, quality, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Manage maintenance activities and preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with HR on employee relations and organizational development.
• Prepare and analyze operational reports and production forecasts for senior leadership.

Skills

Operations leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory control

Safety programs

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production reporting systems

Job description

Eliason Corporation in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a custom manufacturing operation focused on commercial metal doors and frames. This hands-on leadership role drives safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost control while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management in engineered-to-order environments, with a history of