Operations Manager / Production Manager

Operations Manager / Production Manager

Location: Chicago Heights, IL

Job Type and Duration: Permanent full time

Pay rate: 120k

This is a full-time on-site role for an Operations Manager with a thriving, family owned business in the fixtures and displays industry. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing staff, optimizing processes, and ensuring efficient production. They will also work closely with other departments to coordinate projects and meet deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet production deadlines.

Maintain production reporting accuracy.

Maintain production inventory accurately.

Maintain labor records accurately.

Utilize the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to manage the set production schedules.

Coordinate with production supervisors, operations teams, and other stakeholders to schedule manufacturing orders effectively.

Monitor production inventory levels of raw materials, anticipating any shortages or excesses, and taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.

Monitor MRO supplies taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.

Coordinate and prioritize interdepartmental production schedules.

Optimize production sequences, considering factors such as equipment availability, labor capacity, and material availability.

Monitor and adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changing priorities or unforeseen eventconstraints or bottlenecks to ensure production targets can be met.

Communicate operational status to stakeholder depts.

Generate reports and manage dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and support decision-making processes.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes and monitor their effectiveness.

Identify , correct , and schedule continuous improvement opportunities and projects

Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to industry.

Maintain a safe, organized depts.

Work in conjunction with maintenance on upkeep of equipment and scheduled PMs to minimize down time and meet schedule

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise a staff of 6 manufacturing supervisors and all production personnel under them.

Provide training and mentoring.

Ensure company policies are being adhered to

Ensure safety rules are being followed.

Manage permanent and temporary workforce as production demand dictates.

Manage headcount and overtime as demand dictates

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Bilingual highly preferred. English / Spanish

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Strong leadership and management skills

Strong organizational and communication skills

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Experience in operations management in mixed high and low volume custom production environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and efficiency improvement techniques

Knowledge of manufacturing P&L standards

Experience in metal fabrication and powder coating.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Effective communicator adept at collaborating with cross functional teams

Proficiency in Microsoft office and ERP software

Proficient in blueprint reading

Able to compile and analyze data for process improvements.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, and or 10 yrs experience in fabrication

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Lean Six Sigma certification and / or provable experience required.

ESPO Corporation

(phone number removed)

View all open jobs at

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying please contact us directly.