Operations Manager

PTC ALLIANCE LLC • Fairbury, IL

24d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager has delegated responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing production and maintenance units through subordinate managers. The role is accountable for maintaining quality, yield, and productivity standards within budgetary limits, as well as maintaining a safe work environment and positive industrial and employee relations within the plant.

The position oversees production and supervisory staffing for varying production loads, supervises supervisors, supports development and implementation of quality and production methods, and manages production machinery and associated equipment. It prepares operating budgets for the production and maintenance departments under its control and operates within approved budgets. The role communicates company policies and safety programs, provides employee training, keeps the Plant Manager informed of pertinent developments, and maintains effective working relationships across production, maintenance, supervisory, office, administrative, and staff units. It also supports positive customer and supplier relationships and performs additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and applicable policies, procedures, and work instructions. All employees share responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to customers.

Requirements

• At least seven years of metals-related management experience at the level of department superintendent or department manager.
• Steel work experience is required.
• Experience with multi-departmental management responsibilities.
• Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as WordPerfect and Excel, and learn and use HP programs such as email and established programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and/or public groups.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage the production and supervisory personnel needed to meet varying production loads.
• Provide working supervision of Supervisors.
• Assist in developing new quality and production methods and preparing requests for capital expenditures.
• Coordinate implementation of improved methods, designs, and procedures to improve quality, production, and costs in production and maintenance departments.
• Maintain production machinery and associated equipment in functional repair and/or program its replacement.
• Prepare operating budgets for the production and maintenance departments under the role's control for submission to the Plant Manager for approval, and operate within approved budgetary limits.
• Communicate Company Policy and ensure compliance, including compliance with Plant Rules.
• Develop and carry out necessary training for employees under the role's supervision.
• Communicate the safety program to promote safe work habits.
• Furnish the Plant Manager with information on pertinent developments and assignments.
• Maintain harmonious relations and effective communications among supervised production, maintenance, supervisory, and office personnel, and between administrative and staff units.
• Promote positive customer and supplier relationships through meetings or other communications, resolve related problems, and assure satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Carry out duties in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and applicable policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Benefits

• Free healthcare HSA option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent and spouse life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Critical illness and accident coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual college scholarship available for children and grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed