Manufacturing Operations Manager

This Job is For You If:

• If you are a dynamic and proactive Operations Leader who can roll up their sleeves and lead by example
• You are someone who can inspire and drive teams to achieve operational excellence, improve efficiency, increase production output, and ultimately enhance profitability
• You have strong leadership skills to motivate and engage employees at all levels of the organization, as well as a strategic mindset to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions
• You can commute or relocate to Chicago Heights, IL

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Position:

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.

About the Company:

A family run, all-inclusive fabricating company that counts Walmart, Gap, Old Navy, The Ritz Carlton among its portfolio of clients. Very high growth company that is one of the most thriving, nimble, innovative fixture manufacturing companies in existence.

Qualifications, partial list:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and efficiency improvement techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing P&L standards
• 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
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred
• Experienced in ISO 9001 environment preferred