Manufacturing Operations Leader

Steel Grip, Inc.; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Grip, Inc. in Danville, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations for a 60-person facility. You will lead production supervisors, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across all departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership, problem solving, and team collaboration skills. This on-site position offers growth opportunities and exposure to lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years related experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Competencies include analytical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily production activities across all manufacturing departments.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Monitor workflow and address bottlenecks impacting productivity or delivery performance.
• Ensure proper staffing levels to support operational requirements.
• Identify process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to ensure production readiness.
• Communicate operational performance and improvement initiatives to plant leadership.
• Review daily production metrics and implement corrective actions when goals are not met.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Operations management

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Change management

Business acumen

Diversity

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Steel Grip, Inc. in Danville, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations for a 60-person facility. You will lead production supervisors, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across all departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership, problem solving, and team collaboration skills. This on-site position offers growth opportunities and exposure to lean initiatives.