Site Operations Manager - Manufacturing/Warehouse Job Listing at Kelly Services in Elmhurst, IL (Job ID US3623673_BH10026686)

Description

Role Overview As the Site Operations Manager, you will oversee the manufacturing operations of a busy electrical equipment facility. You'll manage warehouse/materials, fabrication, assembly, and outbound logistics—with safety, quality, and timely delivery as your guiding principles. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, you'll be an integral leader empowering teams, fostering accountability, and driving business growth. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide support to all manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Set, communicate, and attain goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Mentor supervisors, team leads, and support personnel, creating an engaged and accountable workforce.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA and all relevant standards.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance, meeting the highest standards.
• Own production scheduling and backlog management, ensuring shipping deadlines are met.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous problem-solving throughout the site.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to reduce waste and enhance value-add operations—championing ongoing improvements and innovation.
• Foster collaboration across departments to develop and execute process improvements.
• Lead the implementation of visual management and lean manufacturing principles.
• Promote engagement, open communication, and a mindset focused on improvement and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant operations/manufacturing experience, or Associate's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability and results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective collaborator and team-builder.
• High sense of ownership and urgency with outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Data-driven decision maker with an inquisitive mindset.
• Familiarity with ERP systems—experience with Oracle NetSuite is a plus.
• Proficient with standard MS Office applications and mobile communication tools.
• Experience in metal fabrication, assembly, or testing of engineered-to-order products.
• Electrical distribution equipment manufacturing or field service experience strongly preferred (switchboards, switchgear, circuit breakers, etc.).
• Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing principles and driving best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that values service excellence, collaborative innovation, and continuous growth.
• Influence and shape the future of high-quality, custom power solutions.
• Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive, results-oriented culture.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help drive the next chapter of manufacturing excellence!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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