at Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Federal Signal has an immediate opening for an Operations Manager at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position will be responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies to meet internal and external customer requirements. Through effective planning and execution, this position influences the profitability of the organization through lean practices. This position also minimizes business risk by facilitating and planning for swings in sales demand through lean production scheduling methods.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, scheduling and supervising personnel, activities, equipment, and material to ensure that all customer orders are delivered on a timely basis.
- Implement Lean Enterprise philosophies throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Develops and communicates key reporting measures on all critical operational issues.
- Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, production scheduling, and product safety stock levels.
- Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees and providingpersonal growth opportunities.
- Monitor performance and implement improvements.
- Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.
- Manage safety stock levels and production lead times.
- Provide technical support where necessary.
- Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
- Monitor adherence to rules, regulations andprocedures.
- Develops goals for team members to align with organizational goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in business administration, operations management, industrial technology or industrial engineering required.
- In lieu of degree, equivalent work experience in a supervisory or management capacity for a minimum of 5 years required.
- 5+ years of Manufacturing experience required.
- Must be a good communicator, work well with people, and be able to work in a fast paced, continually changing environment.
- Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills, be able to plan and organize, and make sound decisions quickly.
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL,...
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