Industrial Engineering Manager jobs in Des Plaines, IL

RJ Lipscomb Engineering provides service, repair and custom equipment to coil processors. Founded in 1978, we are a multi-generational family-owned business. Through the success of our team and the quality of work we provide, we are growing! RJ Lipscomb Engineering is seeking a professional who is highly skilled and motivated to join our team. 

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager will oversee and manage a team of highly skilled employees capable of troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical as well as manual machining and welding, OD grinding and fabrication. It is imperative that this individual has an in-depth knowledge of light gauge metal slitting equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains and manages employees.
• Oversees the daily workflow and assignments.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, troubleshoot, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Oversee the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of personnel.
• Ensure adherence to safety, legal, and company rules and regulations.
• Implement improvements and modifications to existing operations, systems, and procedures for improved efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and departments for the development and implementation of strategies and plans.
• Lead the planning and execution of project schedules to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Continually train, mentor, and develop team members to enhance performance, productivity, and work satisfaction.
• Oversee maintenance of the plant, inventory, equipment, vehicles, and property.
• Ensures that inventory and supplies are warehoused correctly.
• Notifies the owner of equipment problems.
• Ensures that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Approve employee time sheets and complete required paperwork.
• Sourcing and ordering parts.
• Collaborate with vendors and customers.
• Lead weekly team meeting.
• Contribute to projects and assist in problem solving alongside your team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the coil processing industry.
• Prior exceptional work experience and leadership experience required.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to work on-site.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

Job Requirements

• 1st shift, 8-hour per day, Monday to Friday
• 40-hours per week
• Occasional overtime and weekends

What We Offer

• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Uniform
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation

• Starting at $38 - $45 / hour based on experience.

RJ Lipscomb is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: All employment decisions at RJ Lipscomb are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of coil processing experience do you have?
• How many years of welding, blueprint reading and fabrication experience do you have?
• How many years of troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems do you have?
• How many years of troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic problems do you have?
• How many years experience do you have operating manual mills and lathes?

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chicago, IL 60185: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person