Head of Operations **URGENT**

Operations Manager Department: Manufacturing
Job Type: Contract-to-hire
In Office, Franklin Park

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to-order, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900’s, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

Reporting to the General Manager & Director, VPI, the Manager, Operations will lead the manufacturing operations of Vapor Power and collaborate as a key leadership member of the team managing our operations to meet challenging organizational budgets and schedule targets for manufacturing projects. Our customers look to us for larger and more complex product solutions. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to provide our customers with best-in-class energy solutions! Experience autonomy and open dialogue with senior managers and make an immediate impact!

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering the potential to convert to a full-time position.

Accountable to manage daily operations, production, engineering design and automation engineering personnel while maintaining a safe, organized environment to produce quality products efficiently and on time adhering to Thermon's Quality Policy.
Manage supervisors, leads, and professional employees, responsible for safety, performance and attendance.
Monitor backlog and assure production and planning activities are tended to on a timely basis.
Drive optimization of inventory and continuous improvements
Develop, manage, and improve main KPIs.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to assure quality, safety, and efficiency.
Monitor capacity to assure adequate staff is available and consult with management to assure a balanced workforce is maintained
Monitor inventory and direct corrections in ERP to maintain accurate data.
Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business needs.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Participates in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing employees.
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Participates in the handling of discipline and termination recommendations of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in business administration or in a pertinent technical field.

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in a team-based environment, managing personnel and having responsibility in hiring and participating in disciplinary decisions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
• Comprehension of root cause analysis techniques (Preferred)
• Understanding the application of Preventive Maintenance and OEE. (Recognizes strong principles of leadership, customer service, professionalism, and confidentiality to all clients.

Able to use production software application
Ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision (i.e. self-directed).
Skilled at planning, estimating and reporting.
Superior analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail and quality.
Value meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas in the facility.
Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat in order to maintain equipment.

This position regularly works in a typical warehouse environment, including being near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. Most of their time, the Manager, Operations will spend time in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment. Steel toe shoes, earplugs, and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.