Facility Operations Manager
Aurora, Illinois
The Facility Operations Manager will be responsible for the supervision of plant personnel and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Enforce and maintain compliance with safety, employee safety and good housekeeping policies and programs;
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Maintain a safe, clean and efficient work environment by interpreting, training and directing personnel on SOP’s, best practice and company policies and procedures;
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Plan, establish, direct, and supervise the activities of the team members by communicating job expectations, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures;
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Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; and resolving problems;
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Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; set processing variables; observe control points; monitor personnel and resources; initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments;
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Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests;
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Analyze operations data to identify opportunities and drive action to improve and resolve them;
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Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, reports and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to safety, production and/or processing standards;
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Request and ensure timely follow-up on equipment repairs & service;
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Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency;
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Recommend and execute personnel actions, including hiring, employee evaluations, terminations and promotions.
What do we look for?
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or related field preferred;
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Minimum of 8 years of supervisory and managerial experience (preferably in a packaging & filling manufacturing environment);
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Demonstrated experience in establishing, and operating within, cross-functional teams as well as the ability to significantly integrate within customer-centric organizations;
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Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills;
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Strong technical skills and attention to detail;
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Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
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Ability to work weekends occasionally as needed.