Strategic Multi-Site Operations Leader

LHH; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Offered

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) offering

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Operations Manager to lead two manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, and distribution facilities in the United States. The role focuses on optimizing operations, building high-performing teams, improving safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement across a growing multi-site network.

Travel is required between facilities in two states; candidate will drive KPIs, standardize processes, manage budgets, and partner with Finance, HR, Quality, and Engineering to meet

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution operations.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing managers and teams.
• Experience driving operational improvements via Lean and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, labor cost, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain operations, and customer fulfillment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop site leadership teams across multiple locations.
• Drive operational performance in warehousing, production, assembly, inventory management, shipping, and distribution.
• Set and standardize processes, KPIs, and best practices across facilities.
• Manage budgets, labor utilization, inventory performance, and efficiencies.
• Ensure delivery, production goals, and service levels are met.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement programs.
• Foster safety, accountability, engagement, and excellence.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and HR.
• Use data and metrics to identify growth, cost reduction, and productivity opportunities.
• Support facility expansions and strategic operational initiatives.
• Travel between facilities in two states.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations

Tools

ERP software

WMS

Job description

LHH is seeking an Operations Manager to lead two manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, and distribution facilities in the United States. The role focuses on optimizing operations, building high-performing teams, improving safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement across a growing multi-site network.

Travel is required between facilities in two states; candidate will drive KPIs, standardize processes, manage budgets, and partner with Finance, HR, Quality, and Engineering to meet