Operations and Sales Manager

About This Role

This Operations and Sales Manager role is responsible for the daily operational and commercial growth of the Chicago manufacturing facility, which has over 50 employees and generates approximately $12 million in annual revenue. The role serves as the onsite Plant Leader, accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people leadership, and customer execution, while also driving revenue expansion, improving profitability, and developing new business.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People) targets
• Ensure on-time productions while meeting quality, regulatory, and compliance standards
• Align production schedules, materials, and customer demand across the site
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment (OSHA, EHS, environmental standards)
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction actions
• Own site revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and issue resolution
• Partner with Sales and leadership on business development, demand planning, and quoting
• Manage site financial performance, including budget, costs, and CAPEX execution
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and culture, ensuring alignment with multi-site strategy and governance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• 7+ years of experience leading operations in a manufacturing environment with 20+ employees
• 5+ years of strong financial acumen with experience managing site level P&L, labor models, and budgets
• 4+ years working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's in a technical or engineering discipline
• Prior experience as a Site Leader, Plant Manager, or Senior Operations Manager
• Experience supporting customer interactions in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent practical experience

About the Company

Ingersoll Rand is a company with over 160 years of technology leadership, producing innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies. Supported by over 80 brands, its products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and infrastructure.