Operations Manager at Fortive

Glenwood, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Management, Safety, Quality Control, Inventory Management, Productivity, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Team Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Talent Development, Coaching

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Lead the charge in achieving impactful results while prioritizing the safety of our associates, maintaining product and service quality, and ensuring on-time delivery with optimal cost and inventory management Be a change agent in Daily Management to drive results through Safety, Quality, Deliver, Inventory and Productivity Prepare and maintain accurate production reports, logs, and records to update on KPIs to upper management and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Collaborate with other departments, such as Customer Service, Quality Control, Maintenance, and Engineering, to ensure smooth production flow. Provide leadership for planning and scheduling to support accurate and timely receipts, shipments, and overall material management, ensuring alignment with company goals. Provide input on capital, fixed, and variable budgets, with comprehensive variance reporting, absorption accounting analysis, forecasting, and necessary corrective actions. Ability to motivate and inspire a team through effective communication, both upstream and downstream. Collaborate with HR on organizational and talent development, talent risk management, and succession planning initiatives to provide training, coaching, and development opportunities for team members. Conduct regular reviews to ensure alignment with improvement projects and key performance indicators, maintaining a consistent focus on progress and excellence. Responsible for ~20 hourly employees Required: Minimum 2 years of progressive operations and cross-functional management experience. Strong organizational and time management skills Bachelor of Science Degree, preferably in engineering or a technical field Proven track record in controlling costs to budget Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies with tangible results. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in digital tools including Microsoft Office products (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

Lead operations to achieve impactful results while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Collaborate with various departments to maintain smooth production flow and manage material effectively.