• Director, Operations

    The Chicago Lighthouse (Chicago, IL)


    Director, Operations

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Chicago, IL

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $95000.00 - $120000.00 Salary/year

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Negligible

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Management

    Job Description

    **STATEMENT OF PURPOSE** **:** Lens Cleaner Business Unit leader. Directs all functions of our Lens Cleaner business unit including manufacturing, purchasing, business development, marketing, and customer service. P/L responsibility for Lens Cleaner business unit, achieving budgeted revenue growth and margin targets.

    RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

    + Accountable for achieving the strategic objectives and performance expectations of Lens Cleaner business unit;

    + Responsible for significant business growth and program management of Lens Cleaner business unit;

    + Provides direction, leadership and supervision for Lens Cleaner manufacturing, sales, marketing, customer service and operations

    + Manages the Lens Cleaner business unit, including responsibility for hiring, evaluation and training of personnel;

    + Develops a high-performing leadership team within the areas of responsibility;

    + Identifies and implements ways to innovate and improve processes within all assigned areas;

    + Is responsible for stakeholder relationships associated with assigned areas;

    + Responsible for establishing and achieving annual budgets and for identifying ways to improve margin, reduce expenses and improve processes;

    + Responsible for all customer service functions within assigned departments.

    + Performs other duties as assigned by the President & CEO.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelors or Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field preferred;

    + At least 10 years of related professional experience required, including 5 years or more of senior level management experience in manufacturing;

    + Previous experience with visual impairment, blindness, and/or multiple disabilities is a plus;

    + Previous experience with business development required;

    + Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled, and Veteran is essential.

     

    Employee Benefits

    _BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:_

    + 20 days paid vacation

    + 12 paid holidays

    + 6 sick days accrued over the year

    + Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment

    + Medical (~65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered

    + Short/long term disability

    + Life insurance 2x salary

    + Employee recognition events

    + Company matched 401(k) plan

    + Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)

    **The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service** .