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Operations Manager

Razorjack Recruiting/ R G Resources, Inc
Antioch, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

(On-site, Manufacturing / Build-to-Order Environment)

We’re partnering with an industry leader in high-performance, build-to-order manufacturing—known for innovation, craftsmanship, and premium-quality engineering—as they enter their next growth phase, strengthening structure, process discipline, and data-driven production management.

They’re seeking a Director / General Manager of Operations to be the central operational leader, taking day-to-day oversight from the founders and building scalable systems while preserving a strong craftsmanship culture.

What You’ll Lead

  • Day-to-day production, purchasing, and facility operations for standard products and full custom builds
  • Production review cadence and KPI dashboards; develop simple, actionable reporting for teams and managers
  • Labor planning and productivity to hit throughput and on-time delivery targets
  • ERP-driven workflows across production, purchasing, inventory, and accounting
  • Accurate work order creation, closure, and invoicing in sync with accounting and month-end close
  • Process documentation – turning tribal knowledge into structured, repeatable processes
  • Continuous improvement to increase throughput, reduce delays, and boost efficiency
  • Purchasing & inventory strategy to ensure availability while minimizing excess stock
  • Cross-functional communication between sales, production, purchasing, and accounting
  • Facility maintenance, safety, and infrastructure improvements

What We’re Looking For

  • 7 years operations or general management in manufacturing or build-to-order environments
  • Proven leadership of production teams and purchasing operations
  • Strong ERP experience (work orders, purchasing, inventory, accounting integration)
  • Background in process improvement, scaling operations, and structured production management
  • Experience building KPI reporting and performance management systems
  • Financial / month-end close coordination experience preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Thrives in a fast-growth, hands-on manufacturing environment

What Success Looks Like

  • Proactive management of production data and early issue detection
  • Streamlined ERP workflows with minimal manual workarounds
  • On-time work order completion and invoicing
  • Smooth, timely month-end closes
  • Clear communication and alignment across departments
  • Efficient, safe, and well-maintained facilities
  • Founders freed from daily operational firefighting

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