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Operations Manager

Motorola Solutions

ILFull-time$101–145K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$101–145K/yr
Location
IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Operations Manager – POD Leader drives daily workflow execution, prioritization, and coordination across operational lines supporting Emergency Call Handling and Computer Aided Dispatch. The role connects warehouse operations, engineering, purchasing, and project management, while overseeing procurement, inventory, logistics, vendor performance, and demand forecasting. It also tracks operational metrics and uses ERP/WMS data to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ERP Systems, requiredWarehouse Management Systems, requiredExcel, requiredData Modeling, requiredNegotiation, requiredRoot-Cause Analysis, requiredCross-Functional Leadership, required

Qualifications

5+ Years Supply Chain or Logistics Experience, required2+ Years Supervisory or Management Experience, requiredBachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or Related Field, requiredMaster's Degree or APICS/CSCP Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview Supply Chain/Software Product Operations Job Description The Operations Manager – POD Leader for the Emergency Call Handling and Computer Aided Dispatch acts as the central operational driver responsible for daily workflow execution, line prioritization, and cross-functional synchronization across multiple operational lines. This position eliminates floor-level bottlenecks, enforces process discipline, ensures absolute inventory accuracy and serves as the operational bridge between Warehouse Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Operational Planning & Execution
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across procurement, warehouse management, and transportation systems.
  • Develop and execute inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize holding costs, and prevent stockouts.
  • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational consistency and regulatory compliance.
  1. Vendor & Logistics Management
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and freight carriers to ensure SLA compliance.
  • Monitor vendor performance metrics and conduct periodic quality/delivery audits.
  1. Demand Forecasting & Analytics
  • Partner with sales and finance teams to analyze demand trends and maintain accurate sales and operations planning (S&OP) forecasts.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including On-Time In-Full (OTIF), inventory turnover, cycle time, and freight cost per unit.
  • Leverage ERP/WMS data to identify process bottlenecks and implement lean continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Qualified Skills:

  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); strong Excel/data modeling skills.
  • Competencies: Strong negotiation tactics, root-cause analytical problem solving, and cross-functional leadership.
  • Master's or APICS/CSCP certification preferred

Target Base Salary Range: $101,100 - $145,000

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive supply chain or logistics experience, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.

Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,191 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$101–145K/yr
  • Illinois median$75–95K/yr211 salary ranges
  • US median$82–115K/yr4,767 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 49% above the Illinois median midpoint ($83K) — in the top quarter of Operations Manager salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 300 open Operations Manager jobs in Illinois and 8,191 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (6,179 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,618 of the 8,191 open Operations Manager jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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