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Director of Operation

STONE
Oak Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Director of Operations
(STONE MANUFACTURING & BUSINESS GROWTH)

WHO WE ARE
We are a nationally recognized luxury stone design and manufacturing company featured in Luxe, Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, and other leading publications. We partner with top-tier architects, designers, and builders across the country to produce high-end fireplace mantels, bathtubs, sinks, and custom architectural elements.
Our main showroom and manufacturing facility are located outside of Chicago. Our mission is to create timeless, high-quality products that will last for generations.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a senior-level operator to take ownership of the business as a Chief Operating Officer / VP of Operations. This role is responsible for building, structuring, and scaling the company across operations, manufacturing, and business development.
This is a true leadership position focused on executing growth, building systems, and running day-to-day operations at a high level. You will work directly with ownership to transform the company into a highly efficient, scalable operation.
This role is ideal for someone who has experience building or scaling a manufacturing or product-based business and is looking for a long-term leadership opportunity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Operations & Leadership
  • Oversee and manage all day-to-day operations across manufacturing, sales, and administration
  • Establish structure, accountability, and performance metrics across all departments
  • Translate company vision into executable operational plans
  • Build and lead a high-performance leadership team
Manufacturing & Production Oversight
  • Oversee production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
  • Implement systems to improve workflow, capacity, and output
  • Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes
  • Align production capabilities with sales growth
Systems, Infrastructure & Inventory
  • Design and implement scalable operational systems across the business
  • Build and manage inventory systems, material tracking, and production planning
  • Optimize ERP/CRM tools, reporting dashboards, and operational KPIs
  • Improve organization, forecasting, and resource allocation
Business Development & Growth
  • Drive revenue growth through new business development and strategic partnerships
  • Develop and expand distribution channels and national accounts
  • Work closely with sales to improve conversion, pipeline management, and client experience
  • Identify new market opportunities and product expansion strategies
Financial & Performance Management
  • Own operational performance metrics including revenue, margins, and efficiency
  • Improve profitability through cost control, process improvement, and better systems
  • Work alongside ownership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
Brand & Market Positioning
  • Help elevate the companys brand positioning within the luxury design and construction market
  • Ensure alignment between operations, product quality, and brand standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
  • 710 years experience in operations leadership, manufacturing, or business management
  • Proven track record of scaling or significantly improving a business or division
  • Strong experience building systems, processes, and operational infrastructure
  • Experience managing multiple departments (operations, production, sales)
  • High-level leadership, communication, and decision-making ability
  • Strong financial and analytical mindset
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically
Preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing, construction, or product-based businesses
  • Background in stone, concrete, architectural products, or custom fabrication
  • Experience implementing ERP, CRM, or inventory management systems
  • Familiarity with working alongside designers, architects, or builders
  • Entrepreneurial mindset or experience in a growth-stage company
COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE
  • Competitive base salary (based on experience)
  • Performance-based bonuses tied to company growth and profitability
  • Long-term growth opportunity
  • Employee product discounts
WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART
This is not a traditional operations role. This is an opportunity to build, structure, and lead a growing company at a high level. You will have direct impact on strategy, operations, and growth, with the ability to implement systems and build a team that supports long-term scale.
We are looking for a leader who thinks like an ownersomeone who can bring structure to a fast-growing business and elevate it into a highly efficient, premium manufacturing operation.

Salary : $75,000 - $120,000

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