Senior Manager, Operations

ORBIS Corporation

Location: Springfield, IL 62701, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 – Production
Posted: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Valid Through: Monday, 26 October 2026

Job Description

ORBIS Corporation is hiring a Senior Manager, Operations in Springfield, IL. This is a full-time position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Build, maintain, and develop a team of Service Center Managers that strive for excellence
  • Provide leadership across RPM by demonstrating ORBIS values and culture
  • Seamless day to day execution of operations throughout allocated Service Centers
  • Daily review of production metrics and KPI's (production, labor hours/expense, parts per hour)
  • Monthly review of financial statements and expenses (labor/overtime, forklifts, equipment/facility repairs)
  • Evaluate and adjust operations as necessary to achieve customer expectations, production, and financial goals
  • Drive accountability to standard operating procedures throughout allocated Service Centers
  • Ensure best practice sharing throughout RPM by collaborating with other Senior Operations Managers, Regional Managers, and the Safety, Quality, and Human Resources teams
  • Perform site visits and audits of Service Centers to ensure safety, production, and quality requirements
  • Establish and maintain engaged and professional relationships with all allocated Customers
  • Develop with the team of Service Center Managers, a continuous improvement plan focusing on operational excellence, employee relations, and financial strategies
  • Review, evaluate and provide corrective action for direct reports on a predetermined and proactive basis
  • Motivate, train, and develop team members as part of succession planning and for future growth/opportunities
  • Consistently ensure adherence and accountability of ORBIS policies
  • Be a SME (subject matter expert) of RPM operations for Commercial (Sales & Marketing) for new opportunities
  • Working with Commercial, scope new opportunities through customer site visits and review of RFPs
  • Working with Customers, Commercial, Engineering, and vendors, solution out new opportunities including building, labor, equipment, and automation
  • Working with Finance and Commercial, cost model out new opportunities
  • When new opportunities are secured, plan, resource, and project manage the program's implementation through to successful and profitable start up
  • Other duties as assigned


Performance Measures and Outcomes
  • Must pass company training programs to perform daily tasks.
  • Must meet or exceed budget requirements.
  • Must meet or exceed safety and quality requirements.


Education/Certification

Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Must maintain Company approved Fork Lift Operator's Licenses.

Company Certification

This may include one or more different types of fork lifts.

Level Desired

Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience

Required
  • Minimum of 8 years direct oversight and management experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with a proved track record of success and stability.

Desired
  • Basic level of mechanical skills
  • Experience overseeing multiple remote locations


Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/material identifications.
  • Preferred core understanding and/or experience in supply chain related activities (i.e. transportation, reverse logistics, cleaning and sanitation, asset tracking).
  • Proven understanding of safety and OSHA compliant processes.
  • Superior leadership skills with proven ability to effectively manage and develop a diverse team of people, and facilitate effective cross-business synergies. (Bi-Lingual a plus)
  • Intermediate financial knowledge sufficient to understand/build/manage financial budgets and statements.
  • Trained and proficient utilizing LEAN Manufacturing practices and at least 3 years of LEAN, 5S and process improvement experience.


Travel Requirements
  • 75% travel required to support the locations assigned within their region.
  • Valid driver's license required/Motor Vehicle Report Required


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Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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