Operations Manager (Maywood)

Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Maywood, IL Salary: $90,000-$118,000+ Bonus LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an Operations Manager to join our client's organization in the Maywood, IL area. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily production, warehousing, and shipping/receiving operations to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer targets. Oversee production planning, scheduling, capacity, and inventory control to align with business and customer demand.

Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across operations. Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, yield, quality, inventory accuracy, and on‑time delivery. Monitor operational KPIs and costs, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to meet budget and performance goals.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions across production and warehouse functions. Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and teams to build a high‑performing, engaged operations workforce. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Sales to support business objectives.

Key Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations. Hands‑on experience in polymer compounding or similar process‑driven manufacturing environments. Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.

Experience working within quality‑, safety‑, and environmentally certified manufacturing environments. Proven leadership, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP/MRP system experience preferred.

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced plant environment and manage multiple priorities. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision 3 Weeks PTO(negotiable) & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law 401(k) HSA and FSA Life and AD&D STD and LTD Norton LifeLock Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance