Description
Senior Manager of Engineering Operations
Tinley Park, IL
90 people onsite directly hired with organization
M-F 1st shift (site operates on 1st and 2nd shift)
Onsite 100%
Travel 0%
Full benefits from day 1
Summary
Kelly Engineering is working with our client exclusively to fill a Sr. Manager of Engineering/Operations position. Our client is a leading provider of precision-engineered components and assemblies for various industries. With their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the manufacturing sector.
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager to lead and optimize their daily business activities. As a key member of their leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and long-term success.
This is role for a senior engineering manager or candidate that has been in a leadership role that is ready to take the next step in their career. This role is very hands on and within a small organization- not a role that is strictly working behind a desk.
Areas of Responsibility Oversee Planning/Scheduling, Factory Operations, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, and Shipping/Receiving Departments Strategic Decision-Making
o Work with senior management to develop and execute long-term business strategies
o Set operational goals aligned with the company s vision and mission
o Make informed decisions to enhance overall performance Operational Management
o Monitor and analyze key performance metrics
o Collaborate with department heads to develop plans for continuous improvement and optimize resource allocation Staff Supervision and Development
o Lead and motivate teams from various departments
o Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to enhance team performance
o Foster a positive work environment that encourages growth and collaboration Customer Support and Satisfaction
o Implement strategies to enhance customer experience and resolve issues promptly Delivery Quality Policy Formulation and Implementation
o Revise existing policies and create new ones to improve operational efficiency
o Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Performance Evaluation
o Gather, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate overall company performance
o Implement corrective actions as necessary Goals Support COO in Implementation of:
o SQDC Culture
o Safety Program
o Material Management Cycle Counting Program
o Warehouse Design Material Flow
o Daily Performance Management
o Planning/Scheduling of Factory Install Capacity Management Master Data Improve Customer Delivery by 10 in 2024 2 Improve Productivity/Efficiency by 5 in 2024
o Reduce machine Set-ups frequency of changes and time to achieve
o Develop and Perform Daily Performance Management Review Board Review performance of jobs real-time Install a 5S Culture inside of factory
o Train team to maintain clean work area
o Paint aisle ways and footprints for material staging
o Eliminate excess and obsolete materials Achieve 0 Quality Spills
o Validate in-process inspections, enhance where needed
o Ensure compliance to QMS standards Develop Staff
o Project Management Execution
o Lean Manufacturing Principles
o Data Analytics
o Cross-Training Transition from Manual to Automated ERP Scheduling and Planning of Factory
o Manage Master Data Requirements
o Balance load by work center Qualifications Strong leadership skills.
- While the firm is family owned and operates on an informal basis, the Operation Manager must have the respect of all staff members.
- Such respect will be earned by demonstrating exceptional technical manufacturing skills, combined with the ability to manage and direct the production workers in a firm and effective manner.
- The Operations Manager must have the desire to build successful and productive working relationships with all employees.
- Extensive Machining Experience.
- The company drives value inside a diverse manufacturing operation encompassing CNC machining, welding, stamping, fabricating, as well as a full tool die shop.
The Director of Operations must be experienced and skilled in all aspects of the metal fabrication and machining industry. Exceptional organizational skills.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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