Operations Manager

At TA Resources we have re-imagined traditional staffing and HR consulting with Small to mid-size businesses in mind. Focusing on what makes our clients unique we match them with the talent they need to continue to grow. We are currently searching for an Operations Manager for our client located in Lake Forest, IL. This is a full-time office role located in Lake Forest.

Our client is an entrepreneurial company that provides contract manufacturing services to the cosmetics and personal care fields. They've been in business since 2018 and have grown at a very fast pace since that time. They specialize in developing and packaging liquids, creams, and hot-fill personal care products into bottles, tubes, jars, sachets, packets, and other package formats.

The Operations Manager plays an integral role in the company by managing all activities related to operations and development of company products.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.

· Establishes production, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

· Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.

· Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.

· Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

· Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

· Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.

· Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.

· Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.

· Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.

· Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products specifically relating to production capabilities.

· Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.

· To monitor daily production and notify President of immediate concerns.

· Develop new strategies for increasing productivity and quality of Operations and developing system enhancements.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

· Bachelors Degree plus 8 years of experience. MBA preferred.

Experience:

· Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

· Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet software. Preferably experienced with ERP software.

· Experience leading and developing a team in a manufacturing environment employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

· Familiarity with MRP systems.

Communication:

· Strong Written and Verbal communication skills are a must, ability to present to outside vendors and experience interacting with executives.

Physical Capabilities

· Must be able to lift 30 lbs.