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New Job Opportunity: Operations Manager – Itasca, IL

Contact: Steve Eddington      Ref: 8069

Job Description:

The Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day production operations of the business, ensuring efficient processes by managing staff, monitoring quality control, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategic changes to optimize productivity and achieve organizational goals; key responsibilities include hiring and training employees, managing budgets, and overseeing quality assurance programs to maintain operational standards. The Operations Manager reports to the VP of Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a Management/Supervisor role in a manufacturing environment.
• Follow and enforce all established policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Determine if new manufacturing machines, tools, methods, and fixtures are needed.
• Inventory/In process control and tracking systems (MRP, Barcode, RFID).
• Ensure the target productivity level is achieved daily.
• Manufacturing process analysis and Improvement.
• Responsible for plant financial performance while meeting customer requirements.
• Oversee the Hiring, training, and evaluation of production workers; and monitor to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Works Closely with the Production Resource Planner to ensure schedules are being met.
• Manages Supervisors so that all production lines adhere to Work Instructions.
• Coordinates with Director of Quality on all aspects of production including recommendation of procedures.
• Review and Recommend Capital Equipment Budgets and P&L Expectations.
• Completes direct reports evaluations and recommends goals and improvement plans.
• Machining Knowledge includes metal parts, fixtures, fabrication, & tooling, Injection Molding Knowledge a Plus.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and interpret written assembly instructions.
• Has worked in a High Mix, Low Volume Manufacturing Environment.
• Knowledge of Sage ERP software & Bar Coding or similar Back Office/Production Software
• Knowledge of Excel/Word/Outlook/PC Office Systems.

Education & Experience:

• A four-year degree and/or 7+ years of related experience and proven performance.
• Experience and Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Concepts.
• Possess strong calculative and analytical skill sets.

Compensation: Based on Experience

Email resume to resume@electronicsearch.com and put Ref# 8069 in the subject line.