Field Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois
Field Operations Manager jobs in Illinois are active across logistics and distribution, utilities, manufacturing, and construction, with demand running from front-line supervisory roles up to senior multi-site leaders. Chicago, Joliet, and Peoria anchor most of the hiring, and established employers like Caterpillar, Exelon, and Amazon have a deep, lasting footprint across the state. The most consistent openings are in supply chain operations, field service management, and infrastructure maintenance coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Shift: Full-Time, Summer 2027
- Hourly Pay Rate: $23
- Targeted Graduation Date: Between December 2026 - May/June 2028
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform and accomplish tasks, activities, and projects with guidance from Intern Manager
- Meet and/or exceed project deliverables and deadlines
- Develop technical expertise as needed for functional area
- Develop business acumen by seizing opportunities to learn
- Apply functional academic knowledge and skills to the specific internship position with a professional approach
- Collaborates with members of their designated team and builds relationships with customers, leaders, and peers within the company
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with 0 to 2 years of related work experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas
- Shift: Full-Time, Summer 2027
- Hourly Pay Rate: $23
- Targeted Graduation Date: Between December 2026 - May/June 2028
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform and accomplish tasks, activities, and projects with guidance from Intern Manager
- Meet and/or exceed project deliverables and deadlines
- Develop technical expertise as needed for functional area
- Develop business acumen by seizing opportunities to learn
- Apply functional academic knowledge and skills to the specific internship position with a professional approach
- Collaborates with members of their designated team and builds relationships with customers, leaders, and peers within the company
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with 0 to 2 years of related work experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas
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Field Operations Manager Job Market in Illinois
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field operations manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or a related field
- Three or more years of direct field or site operations supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams across multiple Illinois locations
- Proficiency with operations software, scheduling platforms, and reporting tools
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and Illinois workplace regulations
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites throughout Illinois
Field Operations Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field operations manager in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in operations, business, engineering, or a related discipline paired with several years of progressive field or site supervisory experience. No state-issued license is required for the general role, but specific industries add credentials: utility and energy employers in Illinois often require OSHA certification or NERC compliance training, while construction field managers may need an Illinois contractor registration or a safety designation through the Illinois Department of Labor before stepping into leadership.
How much do field operations managers make in Illinois?
Field operations managers in Illinois earn a median of about $103,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,240 for the lowest 10% to over $269,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire field operations managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring field operations managers in Illinois right now include Sunrun, American Water, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of logistics hubs near Chicago and Joliet, heavy manufacturing in the Illinois River corridor, and major utility infrastructure statewide means demand is spread across sectors rather than concentrated in one industry.
Which Illinois cities have the most field operations manager jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Bolingbrook account for the largest share of field operations manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters, distribution centers, and infrastructure operators, while Joliet and Peoria reflect strong manufacturing and logistics activity tied to major industrial employers with large ground-level operations requiring on-site management.
Are there remote field operations manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Field operations management is fundamentally a hands-on, site-present role, so most Illinois openings require regular travel to facilities, job sites, or field crews. About 57% of field operations manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover planning, reporting, and vendor coordination functions rather than direct site supervision.
How can I get hired as a field operations manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator, field supervisor, or logistics team lead role first. Large Illinois employers like Caterpillar, Exelon, and major third-party logistics companies operating out of the Chicagoland and Joliet corridors regularly run associate operations programs and post entry-level site supervisor positions that build toward full management. Earning an OSHA 30-hour certification or a project management credential strengthens any application from a candidate still building site leadership hours.
Where can I find and apply to field operations manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to field operations manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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