Job Description
Manufacturing Operations Manager
The company offers a broad portfolio of electrical products, including custom solutions tailored to unique customer applications. Supported by a large workforce and extensive distribution network, they serve customers across domestic and international markets and have built a strong reputation as a leader within their industry.
Job Description
Monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations and support adherence to established production processes.
Identify operational challenges and collaborate with production leadership to implement solutions.
Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production activities.
Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
Support equipment and process-related troubleshooting efforts across the production environment.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.
Assist with the development and maintenance of manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
Support training efforts and the implementation of process improvements on the production floor.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to address manufacturing needs.
Provide hands-on support to production teams and help drive sustainable process improvements.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing (Mechanical, Industrial, etc)
- 2-7 years of manufacturing engineering/production support experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
- Experience with process improvement, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability and willingness to spend 80% of the workday on the production floor.
Preferred:
- Experience with CNC, casting and/or metal fabrication processes
- Knowledge of casting defects, mold preparation, grinding, finishing, and assembly processes.
- Familiarity with tools, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with ISO 9001 environments.
- Preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting experience.
- Continuous improvement and process standardization background.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary between $90,000 and $110,000.
- PTO based on experience
- 4.5% 401k match
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
- Health, Dental Vision
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Operations Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Elk Grove Village
Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Elk Grove Village, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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