Operations Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

Location: Normal, United States; on-site, Monday–Friday, 1st shift, with overtime as required

Salary: $130,000–$150,000 per year

Company

hirify.global operates an industry-leading automotive manufacturing facility focused on world-class production performance, safety, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee daily plant operations across production, quality, cost, and safety performance.
• Develop operational strategies, production goals, operating plans, budgets, and cost controls with plant leadership.
• Analyze production, quality, preventive maintenance, yield, and operational data to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Improve production processes, methods, equipment, tracking systems, and quality controls through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead employee training, coaching, development, performance management, and accountability initiatives.
• Partner with technical, administrative, plant leadership, and Human Resources teams to resolve operational and personnel issues while enforcing safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, safety programs, and cost control.
• Strong mentorship and training experience for supervisors and lead personnel, plus team leadership and performance management experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing leadership experience.
• Cross-functional leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with manufacturing metrics and KPI management.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site full-time role with Monday–Friday, 1st-shift scheduling and overtime as required.
• Strong emphasis on health, safety, environmental standards, accountability, employee development, and reporting workplace injuries, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.