Job description

Site Operations Manager

Salary: $130,000 to $140,000 per annum, plus benefits

Location: Joliet, IL

Hours: Mon-Fri Dayshift

Are you a Site Manager / Engineering Managerlooking to work with the latest in automation at a fully automated distribution center?

Do you have a passion for engineering and want to work for one of the best companies within their industry?

Are you interested in real career progression opportunities?

If you answered yes to the above, then I may have the perfect role for you!

COMPANY

Cruise Control Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the biggest household names in the automation sector!

If you are a Site Maintenance Manager looking to develop a career in automation this could well be the opportunity you have been looking for.

We are looking for someone with Maintenance Management experience coupled with experience of working on automation, automated warehouses, conveyor systems or electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturing organisation. This is an ideal opportunity to continue to develop your skills and experience. This is also a very friendly company to work for where you can enjoy the benefits of a long-term and stable career.

OVERVIEW:

It is expected that the successful candidate will possess proven experience of managing an on-site maintenance team that deal with electro-mechanical faults and preventative maintenance operations on automated materials handling equipment within a warehouse environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Site Operations Manager you will be responsible for supervising a maintenance team.

You will have overall responsibility for maintaining all site machinery including conveyors, shuttles, robotics and more. You will have the responsibility of keeping breakdown time to a minimum, improving machine efficiency and working in conjunction with the groups continuous improvement plans.

Lead and manage a team to provide first-class maintenance; support our customer in the operation and maintenance of automated storage and retrieval systems, and storage and picking systems, as installed at our customer site location

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Site Operations Manager will be eager and determined to succeed, through leadership with regards to responsiveness and service for the Customer

Create a safety culture in all activities undertaken by you and your site team

Provide excellent customer service to strengthen our reputation

Provide value that our Customer can see and understand

Gain a positive reputation by providing a rapid and effective support

Manage site budgets and associated commercial activities

Oversee tasks by developing team skillsets to ensure delivery of defined Service Level Agreements (SLA)

Oversee all system improvements and installations

Oversee all training requirements, both technical and regulatory

Mentor, coach, teach and develop on-site staff and resources

Increase the scope and efficiency of the company support solutions

Be an effective manager focused on team development

Provide guidance to your team to work against timeframes to complete reactive repair

Interact with the on-site and off-site management keeping them informed of local issues and successes and addressing all concerns in a professional manner

Provide ultimate accountability for the Health & Safety considerations with regard to the assigned tasks and carry out risk assessments

Provide monthly summary and detailed reports covering commercial and technical activities

Improve the service level and optimize resource utilization through adoption of industry best-practices

Manage through direct reports the provision of quality support and maintenance services of all live information systems

Plan and implement system security policy

Manage through direct reports the daily activities of all personnel

Appreciate and value cultural diversity

Promote alignment of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) maintenance objectives

Resolve any resourcing issues beyond the Resident Site Manager’s control or responsibilities

Champion internal Maintenance Team review meetings

Manage process improvements to ensure that the delivery of services increases customer satisfaction

Ensure that the Maintenance Team maintains an excellent level of customer satisfaction while providing reasonable level of commercial return

Develop and manage maintenance budgets and cost projections

Provide management of the supply chain and, in particular, ensure the cultural alignment of sub-suppliers

Provided leadership in the management of maintenance interfacing with supplier(s) and sub-supplier(s)

Ensure that every team member fully understands the commercial implications of any decision they make

Accountable for Quality, Health, and Safety within the maintenance scope

Monitor and update the MHE risk register

Continually assess and fulfill the supplier's resource requirements

Responsible for the production and maintenance of the MHE Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) work schedules

Assist with the identification and monitoring of the MHE Maintenance Team’s interfaces

Liaise with the Customer’s Operations Shift Managers & supplier's First Line Managers to ensure a safe and an efficient management of the MHE scope of work

Assess and report MHE progress and attendance at the meetings

Assist the MHE Quality Assurance (QA) and HSE adviser with verifying adherence to all relevant standards and procedures

Approve revised MHE documents, drawings and correspondence prior to their issue

Manage MHE and the Maintenance Cost Plan (MCP)

Monitor progress of associated sub-suppliers

Ensure timely supply of the MHE maintenance hardware

Assist with MHE Quality, Health, and Safety within the MHE maintenance scope

Continue the MHE Health and Safety File

Accountable for the ultimate correctness and proper allocation of all spares inventory

Serve as the custodian of the site escalation and grievance procedures related to the MHE maintenance scope

Participate in work-related performance training and individual improvement programs

Perform other duties as required that are commensurate with the role

Responsible for responding to and addressing emergency call

As a Site Maintenance Operations Manager you will be working on days.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Supervisory experience of a maintenance team in an automated environment

A fantastic attitude towards continuous improvement and making things better.

Recognised electrical qualification.

Previous experience working as a maintenance supervisor within an automated environment (ASRS, FOOD, FMCG).

Strong management skills.

The ability to work within a proactive nature.

A methodical mind-set, with the ability to problem solve and adapt within short notice.

As this is to work at a brand-new site, you should take pride in your workplace have a passion for engineering and the want to take a project from start and see it through to the end on a long-term basis.

Experience in a relevant industry or service with Automated material handling systems

To be a competent and supportive team member and an independent self-motivated worker

Self-motivated and a proactive approach to problem solving is essential

Ability to learn and develop on the job.

Working Conditions and Environment:

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Passport or ability to obtain passport

Work on weekends and/or overtime as required

Professional office etiquette is required at all times

Occasional travel required

Physical requirements may include: sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm's length, reaching overhead and lifting between 50-100 pounds.

BENEFITS:

Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!

401k with employer match and no vesting!

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Subsidized child-care

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

TO APPLY

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you would like to be considered, please apply today.

Your CV will be forwarded to Cruise Control Recruitment, a leading automation and robotics recruitment consultancy.

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INDIL

SiteOpMngr-Joliet-MD

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: In person

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