Familiarity with commercial metal door manufacturing is a plus
Experience in training manufacturing staff
Ability to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical equipment is a plus
Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office
Understanding of safety requirements and experience managing a safety training program
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate activities across multiple departments with accountability for safety, costs, quality, and production results.
Plan and layout work in collaboration with the sales team to optimize workflow.
Develop and increase production capacity to meet shipping goals.
Maintain performance standards and analyze workflow delays, taking remedial action as needed.
Evaluate staffing needs and conduct interviews, training, and employee retention efforts.
Address employee complaints in collaboration with supervisors and HR.
Supervise skilled workers in the production of door and frame products.
Benefits
Comprehensive preventative maintenance program development
Opportunity to manage in a fast-paced environment
Focus on providing the safest working environment possible
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Overview We are searching for an experienced Operations Manager at our Satellite manufacturing facility in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate activities of multiple departments, through subordinate supervisors and plant employees, with full accountability for results in terms of safety, costs, methods, quality, and quantity of production, operations, and personnel.
Plan and layout work in collaboration with the sales team.
Responsible for developing and increasing the production capacity required to meet monthly and yearly shipping goals.
Maintain performance standards, check progress, interdepartmental coordinate workflow, analyze workflow delays, and take remedial action. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining material inventories to meet customer commitments. Interpret and clarify rules, regulations, and general policies.
Evaluate and recommend staffing needs, shift requirements, and equipment needs. Interview screened applicants, train and retain employees. Recommend terminations, transfers, promotions, and wage adjustments.
Address complaints in conjunction with supervisors and human resources.
General supervision over departments where skilled workers are used in the production of door and frame products.
Must be able to manage in a fast pace environment and provide the safest working environment possible.
Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
Manage daily operations in our plant facility.
Ensure safety and efficiency of the facility.
Test and monitor plant processes.
Prepare, analyze, and issue production and performance reports.
Maintain all safety and administrative records.
Control costs to achieve company budget goals.
Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program
Requirements
Degree preferred in management or operations and/or
5+ years of managerial or supervisory experience
Familiarity with commercial metal door manufacturing a plus
Experience in training manufacturing staff
Ability to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot/repair mechanical equipment a plus
Computer literacy; MS Office
Understanding of safety requirements and able to manage a safety training program
