Position Summary:
The successful candidate should possess a strong background in a variety of steel fabrication and steel and electrical assembly processes including lasering, forming, welding, machining, assembly, and paint. Proficiency in utilizing ERP system with a demonstrated record of increasing output and productivity through Associate involvement and process and flow improvements is also required. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations.
Position Location:
Addison, IL
In This Role You Will:
· Provide support to all manufacturing teams and manage efficient integration of workflow.
· Deliver goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
· Drive a culture of engagement based on lean manufacturing principles.
· Own production schedule and pipeline/meetings.
· Design and implement visual management across plants.
· Ensure achievement of all committed manufacturing and shipping deadlines.
· Maintain efficient quality of all products within required budget and schedule.
· Ensure optimal level company performance and administer employee workforce and assist to design all continuous improvement activities and maintain process control.
· Maintain optimal level of customer services for both internal and external customers.
· Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements; design and implement value added processes and changes.
· Maintain a dependable and dedicated workforce through open communication and the ability to drive and sustain change.
· Partner with other department managers on corrective action processes and process improvement development and implementation.
Qualifications/Skills:
· Strong data manipulation curiosity and ability. The company is transitioning to NetSuite, therefore, NetSuite experience is a plus.
· Strong communication skills. Stakeholders are both internal and external.
· Electrical experience or familiarity is a strong plus, specifically with different components (i.e.; circuit breakers, switches, panelboards)
· Lean manufacturing mindset is required.
· Metric driven attitude. The success of the role will be based on Cost, Service, and Quality metrics.
· Utmost sense of urgency and sense of ownership of tasks/challenges assigned.
· Proficient with standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), including smartphone applications (Outlook, Text, Voice).
· Experience driving best operations practices throughout the department.
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
· 3-5 years’ experience in production/operations/plant management (with similar scope)
· Experience in metal fabrication (cutting, forming, welding, assembly, test, etc.)
Skills:
· Good decision and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.
· 5+ years management experience in a custom manufacturing environment preferred.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $116,817.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Management: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Addison, IL 60101 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Addison, IL 60101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person