Operations Manager at The Overture Group, LLC
Chicago, IL 60290
About the Job
Our client is a privately owned manufacturer and distributor of specialized products. Reporting to the Owner, the Operations Manager will manage overall plant operations to meet the production and quality standards in a mixed manufacturing environment, including inventory and supply chain management. This individual will also be responsible for employment decisions, performance reviews, and overall development of subordinates in addition to budgetary responsibility for all operations.
Responsibilities:
- MANAGING DAILY OPERATIONS: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of our organization to ensure that our production and customer satisfaction goals are met.
- PROCURING INVENTORY: Ensuring that the plants have the inventory level on hand to accommodate the fulfillment of sales on a timely basis. Ordering inventory to manage the flow of materials, negotiating with vendors, researching alternative suppliers, and communicating this information aross the organization.
- DEVELOPING STRATEGIES: Creating and reviewing policies and procedures to keep the organization running smoothly.
- MANAGING RESOURCES: Ensuring quality control and optimizing processes.
- LEADING THE ORGANIZATION: Motivating employees to perform their best and achieve organizational goals. Creating rapport with team members and customers.
- MANAGING PERSONNEL: Creating and monitoring documentation to ensure compliance with regulations
- MANAGING PROPERTIES: Ensuring that the company complies with city regulations, inspections etc., maintaining and coordinating upkeep of properties, and communicating with the two tenants.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a relevant field is preferred
- Must have 10+ years experience in Manufacturing
- Minimum of 7 years experience directly managing people. Proven track record of successful leadership utilizing team-oriented management styles and lean learning techniques.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- A passion and ability to truly engage people at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management and outside sources. Must be able to delegate and work collaboratively with other functional departments effectively .
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Demonstrated grasp and understanding of plant financial reporting is required.