Plant Operations Manager, Complex Manufacturing

Eden Capital Careers; Bloomington (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eden Capital Careers is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations in a complex manufacturing environment, preferably automotive supplier. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, leading teams to meet schedules and customer requirements.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and root-cause analysis, with responsibility for ramping production, budgeting, KPI tracking, and engaging employees to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing complex manufacturing operations; automotive supplier experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with new program launches and production ramp-ups.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and customer requirements.
• Experience with financial controls, budgeting, labor management, and operational KPIs.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Lead production teams and ensure customer schedules and manufacturing requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor labor efficiency, machine utilization, production performance, and operating costs.
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Technicians, and production personnel.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer-specific requirements, and safety policies.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D corrective actions to address quality, downtime, and production issues.
• Support new program launches, production readiness, and manufacturing ramp-up activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity, and increase plant profitability.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.
• Communicate operational performance, improvement initiatives, and business results to senior management.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and a culture of operational excellence.

Connaissances

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Leadership

Production Planning

Quality Systems

Safety Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Budgeting

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Description du poste

Eden Capital Careers is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations in a complex manufacturing environment, preferably automotive supplier. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, leading teams to meet schedules and customer requirements.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and root-cause analysis, with responsibility for ramping production, budgeting, KPI tracking, and engaging employees to achieve