Messina Group seeks an Operations Manager for our client in Batavia, Illinois.

The Operations Manager – Batavia is responsible for meeting corporate objectives in such areas as productivity, employee health and safety, budgeting, cost containment, and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inform facility team leaders and managers of corporate objectives and develop plans and processes to meet goals.
• Coordinate the execution of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity (including manpower).
• Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of production to minimize costs and maximize profitability through direction and supervision of plant personnel and the implementation of innovative manufacturing techniques.
• Develop and monitor budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Monitor employee health and safety performance and ensure that operations are in compliance with accepted safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Monitor productivity and quality of the product.
• Monitor delivery performance.
• Support planning and quality improvement projects in plant departments.
• Responsible for operation of the facility in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Interview, hire, and terminate employees as necessary.
• Conduct performance reviews on a semi-annual basis.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. (Degree is preferred to be in a Science related field such as Chemistry, Technology, or Engineering. An MBA is also helpful but not required.)
• Seven to ten years of progressive responsibility in production management.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system, and other office machinery.
• Understanding of NFPA, EPA, emissions, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
• Leadership capabilities with the ability to lead by example.
• Excellent team building and communications skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off (PTO), along with 9–10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Home buying assistance program
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical/dependent expenses (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and/or long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Medical premium reductions for participation
• Discounted fitness center membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Activities & Perks:

• Company picnic
• Holiday party
• Awards programs
• Company sports teams and sports events
• Various employee gifts throughout the year