Plant Operations Manager – Safety, Lean & Throughput

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision plan

Dental coverage

Discretionary bonus up to 25%

401(k) with matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at the South Holland facility.

You will guide Shift Managers and production teams toward safe, efficient, compliant, and reliable production across shifts, translating plant priorities into daily action and ensuring timely responses to issues. Key responsibilities include daily execution, safety and compliance oversight, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 7+ years in manufacturing leadership.
• Experience improving safety, quality, yield, and reliability.
• Knowledge of food-manufacturing requirements and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across all shifts and production areas.
• Direct production scheduling, staffing, and recovery actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Operations leadership

Multi-shift leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, engineering, food science

Tools

Manufacturing dashboards

Production-management systems

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at the South Holland facility.

You will guide Shift Managers and production teams toward safe, efficient, compliant, and reliable production across shifts, translating plant priorities into daily action and ensuring timely responses to issues. Key responsibilities include daily execution, safety and compliance oversight, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination to achieve