Operations Manager

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Albion (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard, Inc. in Albion, IL, is hiring an Operations Manager to lead daily plant activities at our air filter manufacturing site. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive safety, quality, and productivity, while coordinating labor and resources.

The role focuses on optimizing operations, enforcing policies, developing training, and guiding budgets. The ideal candidate has manufacturing leadership experience and a proven track record in cost control and team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Experience in budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a large team in a time-sensitive environment
• Maintain safety-first culture and implement safety standards
• Keep operations on time and within budget
• Monitor demand and capacity to maintain proper hourly labor levels
• Develop systems to track safety, quality, cost, and delivery
• Communicate effectively at all levels and across the facility
• Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and coach staff
• Assist Plant Manager with budgets and resource planning
• Develop training and motivation programs for staff
• Support enforcement of company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Safety Compliance

Budgeting

Job description

Who We Are
Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets.

Who We Are
Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. We are excited to announce that we’re hiring an Operations Manager for our Albion, IL location. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the primary function of this role is to lead daily activities, improve safety, quality, & productivity, and manage resource allocation at our air filter manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment
• Maintains a safety-first culture throughout facility. Works with EH&S staff to establish and ensure implementation of safety standards
• Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget and facility objectives are met
• Monitors demand and capacity information to maintain appropriate hourly labor levels
• Develops systems and processes that track and optimize safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Effectively communicates at all levels and supports communication throughout the facility.
• Establishes goals, conducts performance appraisals and provides coaching and guidance for direct reports
• Assists Plant Manager in the development of budgets
• Develops and supports programs that provide training and motivation, resolution of employee problems, and coordination of work efforts.
• Supports and ensures enforcement of company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties, as assigned.