Director of Operations

Job overview

The Director of Operations role is onsite in Willowbrook, IL, and leads operations at the company’s La Porte, IN manufacturing facility. Compensation is not specified. The New York Blower Company’s plant operations support production, product quality, safety, and customer expectations. The director oversees plant functions and develops the workforce while improving operational performance. The role aligns production, maintenance, quality, safety, inventory, and logistics with company standards and timely delivery goals.

What you'll do

• Lead production, maintenance, quality control, safety, inventory, and logistics
• maintain a safe and compliant workplace
• meet production schedules cost-effectively while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction
• oversee workforce planning, hiring, training, development, and performance
• collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and sales
• drive continuous improvement
• manage budgets, KPIs, and reports
• represent plant performance to company leadership
• coach and develop staff and support succession planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of operations

manufacturing operations

willowbrook il

the new york blower company

plant leadership

production

maintenance

quality control

workplace safety

inventory and logistics

continuous improvement

erp/mrp

team development

profit sharing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) company match, profit sharing, medical, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off, and professional growth and leadership development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting identifies the La Porte, Indiana manufacturing facility as the role’s operational site, while the listing location is Willowbrook, Illinois. Requires 7–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience; a bachelor’s degree or adequate experience.

About the employer

The New York Blower Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.