Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Safety & Growth

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Education support program

Safety eyewear/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Monthly remote work stipend

Job summary

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to lead plant operations with focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This role requires building a high-performing team and translating business priorities into action while fostering ownership and accountability.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and maintaining strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including 3+ years in plant or operations management.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with high-volume operations, budgets, P&L, production planning, and ERP systems.
• ISO-9001 facility experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all daily plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals and customer requirements.
• Monitor and improve plant KPIs including safety, quality, OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, inventory, and on-time delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing across the plant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development, capacity planning, and customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, and develop plant staff, focusing on skills development and succession planning.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

Root-cause analysis

ERP systems

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to lead plant operations with focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This role requires building a high-performing team and translating business priorities into action while fostering ownership and accountability.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and maintaining strong cross-functional