Kelly, in partnership with a rapidly growing manufacturer, is looking for an Operations Support Manager in Rockford, IL! Our client is looking for a candidate with a heavy CNC background who is comfortable traveling up to 40% of the time domestically and internationally. This is a permanent opportunity offering unbeatable benefits, vacation, compensation, and 401k!
Hours:
7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday +
Compensation:
$125,000 - $145,000 plus quarterly bonuses + 401k plus match up to $10,000 +
Location:
Rockford, IL with domestic and international travel required
- _•Please note, extensive CNC experience is required•_•
Job Description:
- Operations Leadership & Execution
- + Supervise, mentor, and develop a diverse team of 20-30 technical staff (technicians, engineers, support personnel).
+ Oversee day-to-day shop floor operations to ensure consistent productivity, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards. + Provide regular KPI-driven operational performance updates and risk assessments to Senior Operations Management. + Establish, implement, and enforce best-in-class operational processes aligned with corporate objectives. + Foster a culture focused on accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Technical Expertise & CNC Support
- + Serve as the technical authority on all CNC machine tools for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and advanced operational support.
+ Leverage hands-on CNC expertise to guide and mentor team members in complex problem resolution. + Maintain current knowledge of both legacy and state-of-the-art machine tool systems, including controls and automation. + Collaborate with Engineering on root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment issues.
- Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement
- + Identify, analyze, and optimize processes to enhance machine uptime, operational response times, and cost efficiency.
+ Act on data-driven insights to implement corrective measures and standardization best practices. + Lead continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity enhancement initiatives. + Support and drive strategic projects in line with operational excellence and long-term business growth.
Requirements:
- + Hands on CNC troubleshooting, advanced diagnostics, setup, and operations experience.
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