Plant Operations & Facilities Manager

O&K American Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

O&K American Corp. in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Operations/Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and facilities team, focusing on 5S, safety, quality, productivity, and asset care.

This full-time role reports to the GM Operations and Facilities and requires a strong background in manufacturing management. You will manage equipment, budgets, and a maintenance staff, drive uptime improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with vendors while promoting a safe, disciplined,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Management required; Master’s in Management or Business preferred.
• Several years of manufacturing management experience, preferably wire manufacturing.
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels; ability to persuade and collaborate.
• Understanding and implementation skills of IATF16949.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an organization.
• Team oriented individual.
• Ability to think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing equipment and property management.
• Direct and lead the plant and equipment strategic organization for success.
• Reviews the operations of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Solve issues in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the steel and wire industry.
• Implement and monitor budgets, labor efficiency, material usage, engineering, safety and environmental, and delivery standards.
• Manage a staff of individuals directly responsible for maintenance.
• Ensures standards of safety are developed, met and maintained.
• Complete 90 days and annual performance reviews for maintenance staff.
• Approve all purchase orders and invoices for accounting to process.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance program.
• Establishes and maintains tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history.
• Monitors use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates ordering when necessary.
• Communicates regularly with maintenance, individually or as a group to communicate concerning maintenance issues.
• Ensure maintenance team are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated to accomplish assigned work orders to be completed safely, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Leads planning and implementing plant improvements, shutdowns, and expansions.
• Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to facilities, operations and logistics are met at all times.
• Management of any contractors and services required by O&k. Includes but not limited to: vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Assure that plant is kept clean and organized, maintaining a safe and orderly workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Team management

IATF16949 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Management

Master’s in Management or Business

Job description

O&K American Corp. in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Operations/Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and facilities team, focusing on 5S, safety, quality, productivity, and asset care.

This full-time role reports to the GM Operations and Facilities and requires a strong background in manufacturing management. You will manage equipment, budgets, and a maintenance staff, drive uptime improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with vendors while promoting a safe, disciplined,