Operations Manager

Job Description Responsible for ensuring the equipment, parts, and services provided by the company are at the highest level of performance, quality, and availability. This will be achieved through the successful leadership, planning, implementation, and tracking of robust Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality systems. Overview This role ensures equipment, parts, and services meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and availability by leading the implementation and tracking of comprehensive manufacturing, purchasing, and quality systems.

Qualifications Essential Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in production management, supply chain management, operations management, or a similar role, including at least 1 year of supervisory experience. Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills; proven experience in training, coaching, and developing personnel.

Familiarity with standards such as ISO, compliance regulations, European Conformity Regulations (CE), and related standards. Ability to embrace and implement company philosophy in daily work. High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and SharePoint.

Desirable Experience within a capital equipment manufacturing organization. Master’s degree in business or a related area is preferred. Prior experience in a quality, purchasing, or operations role at an ITW division.

Responsibilities Exhibit visible leadership in the pursuit of continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and logistics. Effectively carry out all managerial responsibilities, including performance management, employee development, and interdepartmental cooperation. Demonstrate continuous improvement through structural and operational excellence, using customer-critical KPIs.

Ensure optimal communication and workflow with partnered functions. Lead the manufacturing team to effectively deliver production demands of Loma customers. Establish manufacturing resources and processes that meet current and future market demand.

Leverage and support ITW best practices (e.g., in-lining, 80/20, Front-to-back) in manufacturing resources and processes. Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that directly impact fixed and variable costs. Collaborate with Global Quality personnel to track, maintain, and continuously improve internal and external requirements (e.g., ISO 9001).

Lead and coordinate programs to optimize business processes. Document and follow all business-critical processes. Ensure all relevant personnel are informed of quality systems.

Take responsibility for organizational health and safety. Collaborate with Global Supply Chain and ITW Platform personnel to leverage best practices and purchasing power for manufacturing and other business initiatives. Manage the supply chain replenishment process of components and finished goods to meet targeted inventory levels and on-time shipment requirements.

Develop and manage the supplier base with an emphasis on cost reduction, quality improvement, technology development, and on-time delivery. Ensure all warehouse resources and activities meet the company’s objectives and targets. Position requires up to 10‑20% domestic and international overnight travel to suppliers, ITW divisions, customers, and Loma Systems international facilities.

The incumbent must be proactive, support external and internal customers, and manage quantitative, results-driven projects. Execute other duties as assigned by the manager that are essentially related to these responsibilities. Compensation Information Base Salary 110‑135k, with up to 10% annual bonus opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr