Operations Manager

Skokie, IL, US

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry. Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting, and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products.

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at www.opwglobal.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com

The Operations Manager position for the OPW Midland operations and responsible for leading the implementation of world class operational excellence principles and optimize daily operations to deliver best-in-class customer experience. Key measures of performance include safety, external and internal quality, on-time delivery, lead time, productivity, and working capital improvements. All of this will be surrounded with a predominant focus on organizational and talent development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives overall operational excellence through the application of best-in-class operational excellence practices and processes.
• Develop, interpret, apply, and enforce company safety regulations and operating policies and procedures.
• Identify and address manufacturing issues and drive excellence in: SQDC
• Addresses key business performance challenges. Identifies and prioritizes these challenges based on root cause identification.
• Ensure compliance with all quality regulations, standards and corporate policies including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015, AAR M-1003, TUV, ASME.
• Focus on talent and organizational development, an effective succession planning system, and a culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Institute a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Builds a strong operations talent base. Partners with human resources to develop talent management strategies.
• Leads daily operations ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied, products and services always meet the quality specifications, and all resources are fully utilized to provide a cost-effective product and service.
• Establishes performance goals and objectives for site operations. Provides feedback and corrective action to maintain progress toward achievement of goals and objectives.
• Champions change and drives out waste throughout manufacturing operations.
• Manage labor utilization and efficiency within assembly, machining, welding, and support staff.
• Promote good public relations for the Company within the community.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. Builds a great working environment for the employees. Attracts, develops, retains, and motivates the talent needed to be a world class, high performing team.
• Complete alignment to the Dover Values: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customers, Respects and Values People, Expectations for Results, and High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust.
• Manages own time and the time of others.
• Other duties as assigned.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates accountability and lead by example through strong team building, decision making and people management skills
• Maintains a safety-first culture and drives actions to maintain a safe work environment
• Develops and maintains business metrics to ensure targets are on track
• Oversees staff scheduling and maintains overtime requirements, vacation, and time off requests
• Uses logical and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions analyze information and choose best solution and approach to solve problems.
• Coach team on leadership development and assists in creating development and performance evaluations.
• Provide team performance feedback and recommends salary increases.
• Utilizes Positive Employment Relations to ensure workforce concerns are addressed and issues resolved in a effective and timely manner. Ensures communication lines remain open across all levels within the facility.
• Fosters collaborative cohesive relationship across all areas/departments of the facility

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree/Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) Business/Engineering
• 5 years’ minimum, 10 years preferred experience leading within a manufacturing environment supporting high mix/low volume product families with a track record for delivering results.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Excellent analytical and communication skills. Experience with change management and driving continuous improvement activates.
• Demonstrates clear understand of all tasks and processes within manufacturing, including machining, welding, and assembly.
• Experience in team development – problem solving, conflict resolution, building cooperative relationships, and effective communications.
• Strong computer literacy. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Knowledge of practical application of engineering including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for production of various goods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for several hours per day with occasionally sitting. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 25 up to 50 pounds.

Employees are required to wear safety glasses and steel toed shoes to meet minimum safety requirements when walking through or working in the plant area

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance is available; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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