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    Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

    Full-time
    Joliet, IL
    Aug 7, 2026
    On-Site
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    Overview

    The Operations Manager - 2nd Shift will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence within the organization by overseeing and optimizing key operational activities during the second shift. Positioned as a linchpin between strategic goals and functional execution, this role ensures that operations are aligned with broader organizational objectives related to efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The Operations Manager serves as a leader, mentor, and problem solver, directly influencing the company's output, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging advanced technologies, this role is pivotal in unifying supply chain operations and driving continuous improvement efforts.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide strategic oversight and on-the-ground leadership to the second-shift operations team, ensuring optimal resource utilization and alignment with organizational priorities.
    • Oversee and coordinate operational workflows spanning logistics, supply chain, and production, emphasizing efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to quality standards.
    • Implement and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and compliance measures to maintain a high-functioning, risk-averse environment.
    • Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation, executing actionable strategies to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
    • Recruit, train, and mentor team members on the second shift, fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture centered on professional growth and excellence.

    Pay and Benefits

    Compensation

    $80k - $90k per year

    Requirements

    • At least 5+ years of progressive experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain management, with demonstrated success in a leadership capacity.
    • Strong understanding of operational processes in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing and the ability to manage and optimize complex workflows across teams.
    • Intermediate level Excel and Word
    • Experience with various WMS systems
    • KPI / SLA management

    Skills

    1. Strategic leadership with the ability to align team output to business objectives.
    2. Analytical thinking and problem-solving to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational inefficiencies.
    3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
    4. Proficiency in operational software applications, including WMS, ERP systems, or similar technologies.
    5. Competence in fostering team culture, accountability, and professional development in a multi-shift operational setting.

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