Operations Manager

AZZ Galvanizing – Rockford, Illinois

Operations Manager

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, plating, and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets. Collectively, our business segments provide sustainable, unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products and infrastructure that are essential to everyday life. AZZ Surface Technologies provides metal finishing services, from powder coating to electroplating, for corrosion protection of parts measuring less than an inch and components measuring up to sixty feet in length.

Position Description/Overview

AZZ has an opportunity for an Operations Manager at our Rockford Illinois facility. Reporting into the Plant Manager you will help lead production and maintenance supervisor(s), and supporting staff, providing leadership and expertise that will help drive productivity and customer satisfaction. You will develop great relationships with our stakeholders and strive to promote a great culture within our facility. You will have great problem-solving skills and address quality issues at the source to resolve them permanently.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and controls the daily manufacturing operations of the company through subordinate supervisors.
• Establishes short-term and long-term goals, objectives, plans, and policies for manufacturing with Plant Manager approval.
• Reviews operating results of the company, compares them to established objectives, and takes measures to correct any unsatisfactory results. Establishes tools for developing and monitoring job forecasts.
• Provides guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans, standards, and procedures consistent with company and corporate goals and policies.
• Ensures that company activities and operations are compliant with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Manages facility schedules and staffing plans to meet demand.
• Closely monitors project progress throughout the project cycle and addresses project issues related to warranty, accounts receivable, and delivery issues.
• Capable of building relationships with supporting staff and able to coach and mentor subordinates to optimize growth potential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Excel, Outlook, and Word. Must be comfortable navigating through different software programs.
• Experience in profit and loss responsibility, plant maintenance, and scheduling production preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 1-2 years of galvanizing experience preferred
• Prior knowledge of Oracle preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000