Director of Molding Operations

Our client is a global leading injection molder, providing innovative solutions to their industry for over 100 years. They have a phenomenal growth story, often by 20-30% year-over-year. They are a leader in electric power transmission and distribution products which is virtually recession proof.

As great as the growth story has been, they are at an inflection point where they are set to double revenues over the next five years, both organically and through acquisitions. Two recent acquisitions strengthened their global presence in Europe.

We appreciate our employees by providing:

·         25% target bonus paid quarterly. There is also an annual bonus which goes straight to the 401(k).

·         A career of recession-proof stability and opportunities for advancement

·         The ability to have your voice heard in driving innovation and growth both on a day-to-day basis and with long term projects

Your unique role with the company:

·         Reporting directly to the VP of Global Operations, you will work with the leadership team to translate business strategy into actions and results

·         Manage the day-to-day manufacturing & assembly operations across three facilities with 500+ total employees, responsible for safety, schedules, quality, and budgets

·         You will serve as a change agent for the continuous improvement culture, driving CI strategies across all value streams, suppliers, and vendors

·         Work with planning, sales, quality, engineering, & finance to ensure schedules are met and our customers receive their products on time and with the highest quality

Location Chciago, Illinois

What we are looking for in a Candidate:

·         BS degree in a technical discipline

·         A demonstrated track record of leading teams, problem solving, and continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing environment

·         Experience with assembly, molding, and other manufacturing processes such as fabrication & welding

·         The ability to travel domestically & internationally as needed, approximately 20%