Senior Production Ops Manager (Lean & Safe)

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Leave Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Senior Manager – Production Operations in Palatine, IL. You will plan, oversee, and optimize the department's production processes, leading Managers, Assistant Managers, and Supervisors to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

You will implement strategic and tactical plans, drive continuous improvement, and report results to executive leadership. This role demands strong leadership, Lean, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain top

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience in industrial metals fabrication.
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong Lean manufacturing leadership and KPI attainment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop talent.

Responsibilities

• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Cascade mid-term strategies into tactical plans and OKRs.
• Oversee mid-term production planning and capacity optimization.
• Advance lean initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Oversee quality control programs and corrective actions.
• Analyze reports and communicate with senior leadership.
• Develop and manage the function budget and investments.
• Ensure regular attendance and effective internal/external stakeholder communication.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Strategy Implementation

Production Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Management

Budget Management

Compliance

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Oracle

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Senior Manager – Production Operations in Palatine, IL. You will plan, oversee, and optimize the department's production processes, leading Managers, Assistant Managers, and Supervisors to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

You will implement strategic and tactical plans, drive continuous improvement, and report results to executive leadership. This role demands strong leadership, Lean, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain top