Division Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Assistant Operations Manager, iPROOF

  • Primient
  • Decatur, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 6 days ago

About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver...

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Manager, Manufacturing Operations

  • Herff Jones
  • Arcola, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Arcola, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives....

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Operations Manager (Libertyville, IL) Job

  • Armstrong World Industries
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, 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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Plant Manager

  • Vulcan Materials Company
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 2 days ago

Build Your Career. Build Americas Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nations largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

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Plant Manager

  • Quincy Recycle
  • Pontiac, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Pontiac, IL
  • 3 days ago

Plant Manager - Pontiac, IL 1000 S. Deerfield Rd. Pontiac, IL. 61764 Compensation & Schedule: $110,000 - $150,000 per year Full-Time - Onsite Quincy Exact Solutions is searching for an experienced...

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Operations Manager

  • LyondellBasell Industries
  • Carpentersville, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL
  • 4 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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Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

  • OSI International Holding GmbH
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe....

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Plant Manager

  • Avient Corporation
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Develops capital plan to improve plant operations. Ensures plant performs at or below annual budgeted cost levels....

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Plant Manager

  • Sabert
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

This role provides leadership and direction to production, maintenance, quality, and support teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective plant operations....

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Foundry Plant Manager

  • voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak
  • Decatur, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 6 days ago

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak! Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special...

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Plant Manager

  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, 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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First Line Manufacturing Manager MQ-25

  • Boeing
  • Mascoutah, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Mascoutah, IL
  • 7 days ago

nights, weekends, and holidays Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelors degree or higher, equivalent work or military experience Previous knowledge / experience with LEAN and 5S...

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Manufacturing Manager Trainee

  • Menards, Inc.
  • Plano, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Plano, IL
  • 8 days ago

at Menards, Inc. in PLANO, Illinois, United States Job Description This position is responsible for learning all production, management, and supervision operations of their assigned Midwest...

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Indiana Battery Pack Plant Manager

  • Ford Motor Company
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Lake in the Hills, 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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Client Outcomes Director (Manufacturing)

  • SoftServe
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

SoftServe is people-first. People who build a global IT company and make it grow. Together we advise, drive innovation, and develop people's talent within the USA, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

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Salary for Division Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Division Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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