Plant Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Insight Global Full time

Job Description

Company Overview: Insight Global is a leading provider of precious metals refining and copper alloys. Our company specializes in recovering maximum value from precious metals found in the manufacturing or mining industry. Our warehouse takes these metals through several phases: shipping/receiving, melting, welding, reconstructing, and exchange to vendors.

Role Overview: The Operations Manager will plan, direct, schedule, and coordinate the refining, milling, and shredding of the PM Division. The Manager is responsible for managing, ensuring, and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the organizational operations through effective quality and lean management methods and strategies.

This role will be 60% hands-on operations management in the warehouse and 40% back-office related tasks (scheduling, financials, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordination and Supervision: Coordinate, manage, and monitor the workings of the Brass and PM Management Divisions in the organization.
  • Financial: Review of financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company.
  • Best Practices: Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Production: Work with managers and supervisors to coordinate and monitor the work of divisions involved in production, melting, refining, milling, warehousing, pricing, and distribution of goods. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. Provide technical support where necessary.
  • Communication: Monitor, manage, and improve the efficiency of communication across division and department functions.
  • Strategic Input: Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred fields: chemical engineering, mining engineering, metallurgy).
  • 8+ years of experience in precious metals refining, industrial metals, or related field.
  • Recent experience in operational management or leadership.
  • Project Management acumen or knowledge of PM principles and practices.
  • Comfortable with scheduling, day-to-day oversight, and managing escalations when needed.
  • Financial data management experience (budgeting, inventory management, financial data handling).

What We Offer:
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application to HR@insightglobal.com. We look forward to hearing from you



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