Operations Manager-Assembly

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13479816Summary** The Operations Manager will be responsible for drivingproduction performance, ensuring on-time delivery, and fostering aculture of continuous improvement and accountability on the shop floor.Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Otherduties may be assigned. **Operational Leadership** Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure productiontargets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met. Lead and inspire cross-functional teams including production,quality, and logistics personnel. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuousimprovement. **Performance Management** Track, analyze, and communicate key daily metrics such as: On-time delivery (OTD) Daily Production Targets Efficiency and utilization Conduct daily production meetings and provide clear, actionableupdates to teams and leadership. **Process Improvement** Utilize data analysis to identify inefficiencies and implementprocess improvements. Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and support continuousimprovement efforts. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolveproduction issues. **Planning & Coordination** Coordinate production schedules and resources to meet customerdemand. Work closely with supply chain and planning teams to ensurematerial availability. Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and internal qualitysystems.**Skills & Competencies** Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills High energy, proactive, and results-oriented mindset Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams Excellent communication skills with the ability to conveyperformance metrics clearly and effectively Familiarity with continuous improvement and production planning Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities A strong communicator who can translate operational performance intoactionable insights for the team A hands-on operations professional who thrives in a fast-pacedmanufacturing environmentEmployees primary duties require him/her to use discretion andindependent judgment.**Supervisory Responsibilities**Manages direct and indirect members in Operations. Is responsible forthe overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with theorganization\'s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities includeinterviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, anddirecting work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipliningemployees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.**Qualifications**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performEach Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements Listed Below Arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withDisabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.**Education and/or Experience**Bachelor\'s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university inEngineering Required (Industrial Engineering Preferred Or Similardiscipline); or 6+ years related experience and/or training; orequivalent combination of education and experience. MBA or advanced degree preferred. 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required. Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments aplus.**Language Skills**Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,profe sional journals, technical procedures, or governmentalregulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, andprocedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information andrespond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, andthe general public.**Reasoning Ability**Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concretevariables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,oral, diagram, or schedule form.**Computer Skills**To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge ofManufacturing software; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and WordProcessing software.Physical Demands** The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully