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    Operations Manager - Chicago Heights, United States - Gpac

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    Full time
    Description

    One of my best clients is experiencing strong growth and seeking an Operations Manager. Who would you see as valuable in this role? Perhaps yourself?

    A bit about the company:

    They develop, manufacture and sell high quality products. Worldwide around 750 employees. The local op has around 75 employees with a turnover of $25m annually. Their site here has been growing significantly and in order to grow further, the organization, processes and lay-out need to be adjusted, subsequent leadership to support a retirement in play.

    Looking for an energetic Operations Manager to take over responsibility for our growing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate is able to implement and maintain a robust, flexible planning and lean production process, continuously improving productivity and quality. All this while delegating authority to key supervisors in purchasing, production, logistics and quality, direct and coordinate operations at the manufacturing plant.

    Responsibilities and duties

    Oversee all daily operations of the plant from planning and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed

    Increase production output, efficiency and flexibility while improving quality

    Ensure production schedule is followed and is in line with shipment plan

    Optimize inventory levels without compromising on-time deliveries

    Make sure partnerships are established with key suppliers, guaranteeing availability and good quality of raw material and purchased components

    Use KPI's to track performance against agreed targets

    Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

    Develop staff in lean production techniques (VSM, SMED, Standard Work, TPM) and use lean tools to exceed the efficiency and flexibility targets.

    Define plant strategy in alignment with corporate strategy to provide a clear sense of direction and focus

    Qualifications and skills

    BS in Operations Management/Engineering and a Six Sigma Green Belt

    Pragmatic, dynamic, hands on and down to earth

    Proven track record as an operations manager with experience using an ERP system

    Experience in a metal processing and assembly plant

    Knowledgeable about safety, lean manufacturing, quality, productivity, demand creation and inventory

    Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

    Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

    This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunity for advancement. Join a top-tier company today

    Let me know if it would make sense to hear more

    Resumes may be confidentially sent to don.alspaughgogpac

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

    GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.



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