Regional Operations Director Jobs in Illinois
Regional Operations Director jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in distribution and logistics, manufacturing, retail operations, and healthcare administration, covering everything from high-potential operations managers stepping into their first director role to senior directors overseeing multi-state portfolios. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford anchor most of the hiring, where major employers such as Walgreens Boots Alliance, Caterpillar, and United Parcel Service maintain deep regional footprints and regularly seek directors to lead field operations, supply chain execution, and multi-site performance. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are last-mile logistics oversight, retail network management, and manufacturing plant coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
The Regional Director of Operations (RDO) will accomplish the company's goals and objectives by holding administrators under their direction accountable for census growth, resident care, state and federal surveys, positive employee relations, a defined return on investment, an effective business plan, and implementation of CCCN programs and philosophy. The RDO must be strong in planning and control so s/he can manage daily issues without interfering with the ability to anticipate future business trends and plan accordingly. The RDO will hold administrators accountable and will work to develop administrators so they achieve personal and professional growth.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Directly oversees Nursing Home Administrators within a designated region.
FUNCTIONS:
Census Under the direction of the CEO, and with the administrator, communicates the appropriate Census and Mix objectives for the year, in conjunction with the budget and the business plan.Ensures that facility has a sales and marketing plan in place that will allow facility to maximize census and exceed expectations.Reviews the status daily via daily census report and each month on site and ensures that goals are established if results are not meeting expectations.
Quality of Care Ensures facility programs achieve compliance expectations as measured by facility QI trends and internal company surveys. Ensures an effective CQI process is in place for all facilities to identify and resolve facility problems. Evaluates each facility's CQI program at least monthly.
Net Operating Income Conducts monthly budget review to include the Spend Down process. Monitors labor and supply expense PPDs to ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and to ensure facilities are adjusting to census fluctuations. Monitors Ancillary supplies to ensure that proper controls are in place. Ensures each facility maximizes ancillary revenue opportunities. Ensures that facility is utilizing Vision and appropriately managing clinical reimbursement process. Reviews the status each month on site and ensures that goals are established if results are not meeting expectations.
Administrator Development
Ensures newly hired administrators receive a proper orientation. The new administrator will attend Cantex University. Annually assist the Area Team in establishing objectives for each administrator. Conducts annual Performance Reviews and quarterly reviews on administrators and ensures administrator does the same for department heads.
Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree. Licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator or eligible for licensure by the state in which the health centers are located.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible for multi site management and staff development experience in long-term care. At least 5 years experience as a licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff. Possess special interest in working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Longterm Health Management Services never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional operations director jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressive operations leadership experience across multiple locations
- Demonstrated ability to manage P&L accountability and drive cost efficiencies at a regional level
- Experience leading cross-functional teams of fifty or more employees across geographically dispersed sites
- Proficiency with operations management systems, ERP platforms, and performance reporting tools
- Strong knowledge of Illinois labor regulations, OSHA compliance standards, and supply chain logistics
Regional Operations Director Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regional operations director in Illinois?
Most regional operations directors in Illinois reach the role by progressing through operations management positions, typically starting as a site manager, operations manager, or district manager before moving into a regional director title. Illinois employers broadly expect a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management, and many prefer an MBA for senior-level director roles. Industries like healthcare and transportation may also require familiarity with Illinois-specific regulatory frameworks before candidates are considered for director-level oversight.
How much do regional operations directors make in Illinois?
Regional operations directors 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 regional operations directors in Illinois?
Employers hiring regional operations directors in Illinois right now include BayMark Health Services, Pearl Healthcare, and Longterm Health Management Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of distribution hubs, manufacturing headquarters, and large retail networks means regional director openings tend to appear consistently throughout the year rather than only during peak hiring seasons.
Which Illinois cities have the most regional operations director jobs?
Chicago, Lyons, and Aurora have the most regional operations director openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it serves as the headquarters base for major logistics, retail, and healthcare companies with Midwest-wide footprints, while Peoria draws consistent demand from Caterpillar's global manufacturing operations and Rockford benefits from its dense cluster of industrial manufacturers and distribution centers anchoring the northern Illinois corridor.
Are there remote regional operations director jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Because the role is fundamentally tied to overseeing physical locations, on-site teams, and in-person operational performance, most positions require regular travel to sites across the region. About 100% of regional operations director openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cover reporting, planning, and vendor coordination responsibilities rather than hands-on site leadership.
How can I get hired as a regional operations director in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a multi-site operations manager or district manager role first, then building toward a director promotion. Large Illinois employers such as Walgreens Boots Alliance and United Parcel Service run structured management development programs designed for high-performing associates without director-level experience. Coming from roles like logistics coordinator, production supervisor, or supply chain analyst gives candidates a strong foundation, and an MBA from an Illinois institution or a Certified Supply Chain Professional credential measurably improves your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to regional operations director jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to regional operations director jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and industry focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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