Assistant Operations Manager

thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services NA, Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) or RRSP programs with Company M

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

Job summary

thyssenkrupp in Belvidere, IL seeks an experienced Operations Leader to direct plant-level operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production that meets customer requirements.

You will lead cross-functional teams on the warehouse floor, drive lean initiatives, manage maintenance programs, and coordinate data reporting to sustain repeatable, reliable output while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• 3–5 years in Continuous Improvement including Six Sigma certification.
• 3–5 years in Quality management.
• Safety-minded with warehouse-floor experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Ensure processes produce conforming products meeting customer requirements.
• Oversee data reporting to keep day-to-day operations repeatable and compliant with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Support lean initiatives, cost reductions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Plan daily production and ensure maintenance programs are robust.
• Communicate effectively with Customer Service and other departments.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Safety Mindset

Lean Principles

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Job description

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence.thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value-added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value. Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates operations in one or more areas of the plant. Ensures that objectives are achieved consistent with customer and quality requirements. Reports to the Plant Manager. Delegates authority to key supervisors.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Works with across functional groups and leads personnel to ensure all safety, quality, delivery, metal utilization, productivity and efficiency goals are met for branch operations.
• Monitors people and training to ensure processes within the department result in conforming product which always meets the requirements of the customer.
• Manages and oversees the reporting of all necessary data to ensure that day‑to‑day activities within the department are repeatable and in line with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Supports and/or lead continuous improvement projects to support TKA and branch's on‑going focus on lean principles, efficiency improvements and cost reductions.

• Ensures daily production is planned and managed.
• Ensures Preventative Maintenance program is robust and adhered to.
• Supports work to attain operational efficiency goals.
• Supports work to attain quality objectives
• Communicates well with Customer Service and other departments
• Manages company resources thoughtfully.
• Complies with all Company, Federal, Provincial human resource policies and laws.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all operational areas.
• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in a Supervisory or Management position
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement including Six Sigma certification
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Quality
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Attitude and aptitude for Teamwork
• Proven experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Must have Aerospace experience if no Quality background
• Safety Mindset

Job Compensation

$70,000-$90,000

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].