Are you an experienced leader who inspires your team to collaborate on achieving short- and long-term goals? Do you enjoy working cross-functionally within an organization to analyze the big picture, identify gaps and strategize how to implement improvements that increase safety, quality, and results? If so, Fluke’s Health Solutions Operations Manager position located in Glenwood, IL might be a fantastic fit for you!

As the Operations Manager for Fluke’s Health Solutions, you will lead your team to develop a future state vision for the manufacturing operations. Through Daily Management, you will identify gaps from current state, build an improvement road map and implement your strategy to achieve future state vision. You will work with business leaders regarding commercial opportunities for new products and execute operational strategies to drive financial performance and Best in Class performance!

Glenwood is close to Chicago which is a vibrant city filled with great architecture (try the boat tour it is amazing!), cultural diversity, arts, food, sports, lakefront activities and much much more!

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the charge in achieving impactful results while prioritizing the safety of our associates, maintaining product and service quality, and ensuring on-time delivery with optimal cost and inventory management Be a change agent in Daily Management to drive results through Safety, Quality, Deliver, Inventory and Productivity Prepare and maintain accurate production reports, logs, and records to update on KPIs to upper management and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Collaborate with other departments, such as Customer Service, Quality Control, Maintenance, and Engineering, to ensure smooth production flow.  Utilize Gemba techniques to foster and extend our Continuous Improvement (Fortive Business System) and Lean Culture Provide leadership for planning and scheduling to support accurate and timely receipts, shipments, and overall material management, ensuring alignment with company goals. Provide input on capital, fixed, and variable budgets, with comprehensive variance reporting, absorption accounting analysis, forecasting, and necessary corrective actions.   Ability to motivate and inspire a team through effective communication, both upstream and downstream.  Collaborate with HR on organizational and talent development, talent risk management, and succession planning initiatives to provide training, coaching, and development opportunities for team members. Conduct regular reviews to ensure alignment with improvement projects and key performance indicators, maintaining a consistent focus on progress and excellence. Responsible for ~20 hourly employees 

Qualifications:

Required:

Progressive operations and cross-functional management experience. Strong organizational and time management skills Bachelor of Science Degree, preferably in engineering or a technical field Proven track record in controlling costs to budget Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies with tangible results. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in digital tools including Microsoft Office products (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Desired:

Previous roles encompassing manufacturing engineering, production operations, and/or various materials management responsibilities. Strong data analysis skills Master’s degree in business or a technical field

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.