Plant Operations Lead — Lean, Quality & Safety

thyssenkrupp Materials NA; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA is seeking a seasoned operations leader to direct and coordinate plant activities on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and lean improvements while reporting to the Plant Manager and delegating authority to key supervisors.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with a proven track record in project management and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Operations/Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Project management

Safety mindset

Aerospace experience

Quality management

Education

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

Tools

Six Sigma Certification

Job description

thyssenkrupp Materials NA is seeking a seasoned operations leader to direct and coordinate plant activities on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and lean improvements while reporting to the Plant Manager and delegating authority to key supervisors.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with a proven track record in project management and teamwork.