Machinery Operations Lead

Job Description

Machinery Operations Lead

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Full Time

Company Description

An established global manufacturer of advanced machine tools and industrial equipment is looking for a Machinery Operations Lead to support its US operations.

The business supplies precision machinery and manufacturing solutions to industries including automotive, aerospace, medical technology and industrial manufacturing.

Job Description

The Machinery Operations Lead will oversee the coordination of machinery, equipment and materials across the facility, ensuring machines are delivered, positioned and organised correctly across the shop floor and showroom.

Working with internal teams, suppliers and logistics providers, you will coordinate equipment movements, delivery schedules, showroom layouts and materials, helping maintain an efficient and well-organised operation.

Key Responsibilities

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• Coordinate machinery movements, positioning and relocation across the shop floor and showroom.
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• Manage showroom layouts and ensure equipment is appropriately positioned and presented.
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• Coordinate machinery deliveries, suppliers, transport providers and associated schedules.
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• Support supply chain and materials coordination to ensure equipment and resources are available when required.
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• Liaise with engineering, service, sales, facilities and external contractors to keep operations running smoothly.
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• Maintain accurate equipment records and delivery documentation.
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• Identify operational issues and opportunities to improve equipment handling, space utilisation and efficiency.
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Requirements

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• Experience in machinery operations, industrial equipment, manufacturing or logistics.
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• Experience coordinating equipment movements, deliveries, materials or facility operations.
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• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage changing priorities.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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• Knowledge of industrial machinery and relevant safety procedures.
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• Preferred: Experience with CNC machine tools, capital equipment, machinery installation or showroom operations.
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Benefits

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• Competitive salary based on experience.
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• 401(k).
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• Health, vision and dental insurance.
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• Life insurance and short-term disability.
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• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
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• Employee referral programme.
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