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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in achieving production excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team of supervisors to ensure the timely production of our products while adhering to safety, quality, and cost standards. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance productivity, establish key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
The Operations Manager will promote a strong safety culture, monitor production processes, and proactively address challenges to meet operational goals. This position requires effective communication with upper management and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales and shipping, to ensure alignment with market demands and production schedules. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in facility operations, budgeting, and leadership within a manufacturing environment, alongside a strong understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in achieving production excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team of supervisors to ensure the timely production of our products while adhering to safety, quality, and cost standards. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance productivity, establish key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
The Operations Manager will promote a strong safety culture, monitor production processes, and proactively address challenges to meet operational goals. This position requires effective communication with upper management and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales and shipping, to ensure alignment with market demands and production schedules. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in facility operations, budgeting, and leadership within a manufacturing environment, alongside a strong understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, computer, and a high degree of managerial ability to accomplish objectives while maintaining control of operations and costs.
Understanding of Lean Principles and Six Sigma application and usage.
Demonstrated coaching skills, accurately identifying strengths and development needs in others; giving clear, motivating, and constructive feedback; and providing challenging assignments and opportunities for development.
Proven ability to implement and execute programs in support of corporate strategy
Problem solving and analysis, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives, and consequences
Understanding of the manufacturing processes and procedures
Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create
Fosters Open Communication by promoting open discussion of ideas, providing others with open access to information, and listening willingly to input and concerns.
Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
Proven interpersonal skills in motivating, problem-solving, counseling, evaluating, and training team members
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 3 -5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment
Excellent analytical skills
Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system is required.
The posted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, including bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Family-owned U.S. manufacturing and distribution conglomerate serving automotive, industrial, agricultural, and consumer-product markets.
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Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
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