Assistant Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) or RRSP with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, Inc. in Belvidere, IL seeks a plant Operations Leader to direct and optimize manufacturing activities.

You will coordinate across functions to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals while driving lean improvements and cost reductions on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery. The role emphasizes data-driven management, preventative maintenance, and collaboration with Customer Service and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• 3–5 years in Continuous Improvement including Six Sigma certification.
• 3–5 years in Quality.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Teamwork mindset for collaborative work.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Aerospace experience preferred if no Quality background.
• Commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates operations in one or more plant areas.
• Leads cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals.
• Monitors training and processes to ensure conforming products for customers.
• Oversees data reporting for day-to-day operations and repeatability.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives (lean, cost reductions).
• Ensures production planning and preventative maintenance are robust.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma

Quality Management

Project Management

Safety Mindset

Continuous Improvement

Education

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

Job description

Job SummaryDirects 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 DescriptionKey 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 objectivesCommunicates well with Customer Service and other departmentsManages 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 position3 to 5 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement including Six Sigma certification3 to 5 years’ experience in QualityStrong Project Management SkillsAttitude and aptitude for TeamworkProven experience in a high volume manufacturing environmentMust have Aerospace experience if no Quality backgroundSafety MindsetJob Compensation$70,000-$90,000Benefits OverviewWe offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityVoluntary Wellness Programs401(k) or RRSP programs with Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysTuition ReimbursementAnd more!Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. 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