Operations Manager
On-siteRaleigh, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Drive new technologies to upgrade manufacturing processes and manage production, assembly, and inventory activities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures. Oversee employees, train production managers, and develop short-term and long-term plans with supporting budget requests and financial estimates. Review performance against operating plans, approve cost control reports, and establish integrated processes for purchasing, planning, and inventory management to optimize value and support product launches. Analyze market conditions, determine KPIs, and lead reengineering efforts for supply chain systems to ensure timely material acquisition and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree preferred in Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience
- 10+ years' experience in a heavy manufacturing industry, including the purchasing of technical, mechanical, or electrical products/materials and commodity items
- 10+ years of successful supervisory experience and leadership experience
- experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ERP, inventory, ordering, and tracking systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX
- 10+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and bills of material (BOM's)
- Superior analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills required
- Skill in working efficiently and accurately as well as work cross functionally and collaboratively with engineering, sales, parts, and production departments
- Maintain positive, constructive cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team
- Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous process improvement
- Leads by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities
- Effectively delegate tasks, make decisions, interpret, and communicate work requirements and goals while managing impactful department priorities
- Proven ability to successfully collaborate, influence, lead teams, and drive change
- Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced certifications are a plus
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