Division Manager Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

A Division Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of a specific division within the organization. They monitor the production process, set production goals, establish policies and procedures, and ensure these are followed. Moreover, they are responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and maintaining a high level of quality in all products. They also play a vital role in strategic planning, coordinating with other division managers, and reporting to higher management.

For a successful career as a Division Manager, an individual must possess excellent leadership and communication skills, decision-making ability, and a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing process. They should also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related field is typically required, and a Master's degree or professional certification like Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) can be beneficial. Prior roles that can lead to this position include Production Supervisor, Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

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Operations Manager (Libertyville, IL) Job

  • Armstrong World Industries
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

operations and drive P&L performance Deep experience with Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams and build leadership...

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Operations Manager

  • LyondellBasell Industries
  • Carpentersville, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Lean Manufacturing skills and continuous improvement experience are a plus.What We OfferCompetenciesBuild PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational FitTechnical...

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Plant Manager

  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (6 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (6 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or TPM certification. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus given diverse workforce environments....

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Indiana Battery Pack Plant Manager

  • Ford Motor Company
  • Lake in the Hills, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lake in the Hills, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 10 days ago

. + Lean Mastery: Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work. + Leadership: Proven experience interfacing with...

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Unit Manager

  • Spectrum Plastics Group
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Lead Lean continuous improvement (standard work, visual management, Gemba, 5S, waste elimination, and structured problem solving) to improve SQDIP and sustain results....

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Plant Manager, Medical Flexibles

  • Spectrum Plastics Group
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Continuous Improvement programs like 5S, Lean, 6 Sigma, etc. looking always to improve our operations and processes in order to become more efficient....

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Operations Manager

  • Summit Interconnect
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors...

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R&D Pilot Plant Production Manager

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Glenview, IL (11 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (11 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Oversight of projects, sanitation, maintenance, and materials & logistics sits with the R&D NA Pilot Plant Operations Lead, R&D and this role partners closely with those functions to ensure seamless...

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Operations Manager

  • MRINetwork
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (6 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (6 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities....

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Operations Manager

  • Pregis
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing...

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Operations Manager

  • Illinois Tool Works
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Analyze key performance indicators for the manufacturing facility and adjust/implement lean manufacturing, quality processes and systems utilizing the ITW Business Model and Toolbox...

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Director of Manufacturing Operations

  • Jacuzzi Group
  • Roselle, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roselle, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Proven track record of successfully managing plant operations and driving process improvements....

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Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

  • Destaco / Industrial Motion
  • Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

at Destaco / Industrial Motion in Wheeling, Illinois, United States Job Description DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation,...

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Business Unit Manager Stamping

  • OTTO Engineering, Inc.
  • Carpentersville, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

at OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States Job Description Business Unit Manager Stamping OTTO - designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA. OTTO...

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Area Manufacturing Manager - Electrical Controls

  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 60+ days ago

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and...

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Salary for Division Manager Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Division Managers in Lake Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.3%
Master's Degree
21.7%
High School or GED
18.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Division Managers in Lake Forest, IL
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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