Operations Manager

Global Gear & Machining seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager for our plant in Downers Grove, IL. We are a gear manufacturer located in Downers Grove, IL, with easy access off the Manager 355 expressway. Essential Job Functions Contribute to the strategic planning process of developing and implementing operations strategy. Ensure the team’s operational performance metrics meet or exceed the IMS-GGM objectives. Conduct weekly GEMBA meetings with production teams to communicate daily performance, discuss underperformance and quality issues, and remind employees of proper procedures. Directs planning of products and cells based on order demand and delivery schedules. Reviews daily shop production schedules and create team plans accordingly. Conduct meetings with the production manager, planner, supervisors, and leads to discuss the plan of action and execution. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to employees and assigns duties. Executes plans and monitors progress while providing expertise and assistance in areas needed to ensure the successful completion of weekly production demands. Develop, train, provide effective supervision, and motivate the hourly production team. Identify opportunities for cross‑training to enhance capacity and responsiveness to customer requirements. Develops and recommends improvements of facility, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Oversees and directs overall capacity planning, allocation of reserve capacity, identification of planned shutdowns, and allocation of downtime for maintenance. Reviews and analyzes the production, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems. Works with engineering and quality teams to review MRB and re‑work/repair products. Consults with the engineering team relative to the modification of machines, processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment in order to improve the production or quality of products. Recommends, implements, and monitors changes required to ensure consistent rate (PPH) and overall throughput through manufacturing cells. Works with Quality Control to establish a self‑auditing process to check parts for conformance to print. Provides input and guidance for new product development, new technology implementation, and overall improvement strategies. Owner of On Time Delivery metric and process, in compliance with QMS. Takes accountability for the effectiveness of QMS within the production group. Establishes and maintains a working environment that follows IATF requirements. Works closely with customer service to respond to customer queries around OTD issues. Manage and direct team and work with HR to address employee issues as they arise. Manage disciplinary and progress reviews process. Enforce and monitor all company policies. Ensures health and safety guidelines set by the company. Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Salary Pay range $95,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year plus bonus potential #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Gear & Machining LLC