Regional Operations Optimization Manager — Travel-Ready

emplify GmbH; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Quality work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Per diem & travel

Job summary

WIOSS Automation Solutions LP is seeking an Operations Optimization Manager to lead and standardize processes across sites, collaborating with production, maintenance, CI, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

You will analyze data, design SOPs, support new site startups, coach leaders, ensure safety, and manage Site Optimization personnel. Travel up to 100% may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Operations Management or related field.
• Formal certification in manufacturing or industrial safety is a plus.
• Experience in production environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Review and improve operational workflows to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and enhance quality, safety, and performance.
• Identify root causes of underperformance and develop corrective action plans; monitor progress until performance stabilizes.
• Design, document, and implement standardized operational processes and ensure SOPs are clear and adopted across sites.
• Conduct site-level operational assessments covering production flow, staffing, material movement, quality controls, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align improvement initiatives and lead change management to ensure adoption.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Lean

Kaizen

Safety compliance

Excel

Cross-functional communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in Operations/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

WIOSS Automation Solutions LP is seeking an Operations Optimization Manager to lead and standardize processes across sites, collaborating with production, maintenance, CI, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

You will analyze data, design SOPs, support new site startups, coach leaders, ensure safety, and manage Site Optimization personnel. Travel up to 100% may be required.