Operations Manager

• Effectively lead two board production lines, Supply Chain and Quality Department. Currently oversees approximately 114 employees consisting of 2 General Foremen, 4 Foremen, and 16 Supervisors.
• Responsible for training, motivating and maintaining a level of safety for all department employees to provide for an efficient operation, consistent with overall company safety objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement across the department through standard work, Reflection meetings, to include creation of value-added metrics on Reflection boards, GEMBA walks and accountability. Be data driven to initiate decision making.
• Ability to proactively develop and implement specific strategies to meet efficiency goals.
• Responsible for ensuring departments are following all USG bulletins as well as UL and PEI bulletin requirements.
• Verify all departments are on track and exceeding established cost goals.
• An ability to recognize employee's strengths and weaknesses provide coaching and motivate employees as individuals and a team.
• Development planning and implementation for department employees on a continual basis is necessary.
• Development of a realistic succession plan is essential.
• Oversee the implementation of capital projects under the Operating Department.
• Must interact frequently and effectively with manufacturing, engineering, technical services, research, sales and customers to determine product specifications and maximize product reliability and acceptance.
• Highly developed technical skills with an ability to propel the plant forward by recognizing and implementing advancements in automation and technology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred) with prior experience as a USG department manager.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Knowledgeable of safety compliance programs with a strong emphasis on safety and housekeeping.
• Willing and able to maintain the high safety standards, with a desire to improve upon what is already in place.
• An ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the capability to identify key issues and provide an appropriate, proactive response.
• Strategic thinker with a clear vision of what needs to be accomplished and how to attain it.
• A desire to actively manage and develop others; provide guidance and recognition in conjunction with USG's philosophy of talent management and retention.
• Drive team members toward common objectives and results by building consensus and utilization of constructive conflict resolution.
• Treat all others with respect.
• Capacity to relate well to a variety of people and effectively build rapport.
• Facilitate an on-going exchange of ideas and information within own departments and across all others within the plant.
• Must have demonstrated abilities to operate within a planned budget and manage cost within established goals.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period. Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays. Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today. EOE including disability/veteran