Plant Operations Manager

Role : Operations Manager

Location : Chicago, IL 60642

Duration : Permanent

Salary : 85-100K

Bonus : Discretionary bonus based on company's annual success (ask me for one pager)

Start Date : 2 weeks

Reason Open : Current manager retiring

Company Overview : Client is a company with a rich history and a strong focus on precious metals refining and copper alloys.

They specialize in recovering maximum value from precious metals found in the manufacturing or mining industry. The warehouse takes these metals through several phases : shipping / receiving, melting, welding, reconstructing, and exchange to vendors.

Role Overview : The Operations Manager will plan, direct, schedule and coordinate the refining, milling, and shredding of the PM Division.

The Manager is responsible for managing, ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of the organizational operations through effective quality and lean management methods and strategies.

Must Haves :

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred fields : chemical engineering, mining engineering, metallurgy).
• 8+ years of experience in precious metals refining, industrial metals, or related field.
• Recent experience in operational management or leadership.
• Project Management acumen or knowledge of PM principles and practices.
• Comfortable with scheduling, day to day oversight, and managing escalations when needed.
• Financial data management experience (budgeting, inventory management, financial data handling).

Plusses :

Master's Degree in Operations Management.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities :

This role will be 60% hands on operations management in the warehouse, 40% back office related tasks (scheduling, financials, etc.)

• Coordination and Supervision - Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of the Brass and PM Management Divisions in the organization.
• Financial - Review of financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets.

Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company.

Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.

Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.

Production Work with managers and supervisors to coordinate and monitor the work of divisions involved in production, melting, refining, milling, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.

Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.

Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. Provide technical support where necessary.

• Communication - Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of communication across division and department functions.
• Strategic Input - Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.

Soft Skills :

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Planning and Organization
• Decision-Making
• Delegation
• Teamwork
• Conflict Management
• Adaptability

Internal Notes :

• Warehouse has heating and AC but can drop down to 40 degrees in the winter. Candidate must be comfortable working in these climates.
• Physical component : moving carts of product and unloading / loading up to 50 pounds.
• Roles requires frequent standing, walking, and moving around warehouse.
• PPE is provided by the company upon hire (helmet, masks, clothing materials, steel toed shoes).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.

Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.