Head of Operations & Business Management

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Operations Supervisor
Regular Full-Time Staff, Office Sycamore, IL, US 1 Attachments

Enatel is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced power conversion and energy management solutions. As part of the IDEAL Industries family of brands, Enatel supports critical infrastructure across industrial, and energy sectors worldwide.

A dynamic and innovative company, Enatel is known for delivering high-quality, reliable power solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers around the world. At Enatel, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers, employees, and global partners, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing workplace.

The Operations Supervisor - GSE is responsible for establishing and leading Enatel’s US operational footprint for our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) product range. This role will initially focus on launching and operationalizing the US facility, including inventory management, logistics , assembly operations, production readiness, facility setup, and team leadership.

As the operation grows, the role will transition into leading day-to-day operational performance, ensuring efficient production, inventory control, product quality, and on-time delivery. The Operations Supervisor will play a critical role in enabling business growth, improving customer responsiveness, and supporting the successful execution of Enatel’s North American strategy.

Support the launch and operational readiness of the US GSE facility, including workflows, tooling, equipment, inventory, andlogisticsprocesses

Lead daily production and assembly activities to meet customer demand and delivery commitments

Manage inventory levels and coordinate with global supply chain teams to ensure material availability

Support forecasting, demand planning, and inventory control activities

Monitor productivity, operational performance, and delivery outcomes while driving continuous improvement initiatives

Develop andmaintainoperational policies, work instructions, and process documentation

Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop production employees as the operation expands

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Customer Support teams to ensure successful operational execution

Support customer visits, audits, and operational reviews asrequired

Comply withand contribute to the continuous improvement of company policies, processes, and procedures

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management , Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline preferred

5+ years of operational leadership experience within manufacturing, assembly, industrial technology, electronics, or similar environments

Experienceestablishingor scaling operational capability, including facility readiness, production setup,logisticsprocesses, inventory controls, and team onboarding

Experience managing inventory, production planning, and customer delivery performance

Experience working within a global or multi-site business environment preferred

Strong understanding of production management, inventory management, and operational planning

Continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing experience

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and operational reporting tools.

Travel Must be comfortable with occasional travel within North America and internationally as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position, and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training, and experience.

medical, dental & vision insurance, education reimbursement and wellness programs.

To help meet your retirement needs, we offer a 401k with company match and a cash balance pension plan.

IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including vacation and personal days, volunteer time, holidays and parental leave.

JD Operations Supervisor - GSE (NA) July 2026.