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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Overview

Open roles69
Top employerDICK'S Sporting Goods
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring40
Work type80% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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DICK'S Sporting Goods
Specialist Off Field Operations
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DICK'S Sporting Goods
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Specialist Off Field Operations
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Customer Service & Support
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
$18 - $26/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Kole Digital
Field Personnel Scheduler - Operations Assistant
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Kole Digital
Added 4d ago
Field Personnel Scheduler - Operations Assistant
Kole Digital
Frankfort, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$20 - $23/hr
On-Site

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Sunrun
Certified Field Operations Technician
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Sunrun
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Certified Field Operations Technician
Sunrun
Des Plaines, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$31.94 - $42.59/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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DICK'S Sporting Goods
Team Captain Off Field Operations
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DICK'S Sporting Goods
Added 6d ago
Team Captain Off Field Operations
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Niles, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$50k - $64k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Manager, Field Operations
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Manager, Field Operations
lewis tree
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$90k - $120k/yr
Associate's degree

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Field Operations Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
11 jobs
Niles
3 jobs
Joliet
3 jobs
Lombard
3 jobs
Glenview
3 jobs
Deer Park
3 jobs
Aurora
2 jobs
Oswego
2 jobs
Peoria
2 jobs

Field Operations Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods
    DICK'S Sporting Goods35
  • Premier Service
    Premier Service4
  • Sunrun
    Sunrun2
  • Leopardo Companies
    Leopardo Companies2
  • Interstate Companies
    Interstate Companies2

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 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Premier Service, and Sunrun, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Niles, and Joliet 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 20% of field operations manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 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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