Owner jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Reporting to the Steel Segment CEO, the President will possess a general manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse and business background. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader that brings the functional departments together within the company to achieve our strategic and customer service goals. This position will oversee the entire organization and be a peer to leaders of other companies within the steel group. You will direct and coordinate activities of the organization to obtain optimum efficiency and maximize profits. This role will have companywide support and work closely with dedicated team members, who will give their all to ensure that the customer's needs are being met. The current President of over 30 years is retiring allowing for a training period to facilitate success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be hands on and willing to solve bottlenecks by being hands on and develop and execute plans to reduce or prevent bottlenecks in the future. Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals to improve the overall performance of the company. Manages the KPI's and Continuous Improvement Process. Works closely with the Manufacturing Manager to improve manufacturing operations, product design and driving production goals. Have a working knowledge of the fit/form and function of how our products are used in the industry. Develops and monitors performance and efficiency metrics, identifying areas for improvement and reporting results to the Steel Segment CEO. Contributing to sales innovations, strategic business development, and the profitability of the company as determined by the company's strategic goals. Oversee and work closely with the national Sales Manager and participate in sales as needed. Works with the company's ERP and Network Administrator to streamline information flow and highlight opportunities. Make recommendations/present proposals to the best way to spend available capital to the Steel Segment CEO. Review and negotiate customer and/or vendor contracts/agreements. Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance, high morale, accountability, and empowerment amongst decision makers. Oversight of all Supply Chain activities. Maintain proper on-hand quantities of all raw material, purchased items, and finished goods so they are available for manufacturing, assembly and/or sale. Works with vendors at a high level to achieve the best price, service, and quality. Track changes in the market, new product developments or processes. Demonstrate the ability to conduct cost analysis and identify areas of potential improvement and leveraging of best practices including make v. buy analysis. Oversee compliance maintenance to ISO9001 standard. Oversight of all project engineering and product design including new and existing products. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or related field. 8 or more years' experience in a related management position required. Two to three years related experience and/or training in network, telecom installation industry. Preferred experience with Solidworks software. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Understanding of CNC production. Understanding of financial management and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flow management. Strong communication, interpersonal, public speaking, and leadership skills. An innovative and motivational mentality. Excellent management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver's license. Ability to visit customers and suppliers throughout North America and occasional visits to other Steel Group Companies as needed (overnight travel is less than 10%). Experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP systems. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages individuals who supervise employees in Production, Shift Supervision, Engineering, Shipping, Warehousing and Administration. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree required with an engineering, strategy, operational management focus preferred. Has successfully managed in a manufacturing and warehousing environment and has shown an ability to continually improve processes and methods. Advanced degree preferred but not required. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently. Bi-Lingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of fractions and decimal equivalents required. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ERP software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order Processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. REASONING ABILITY: To define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Driver's License. Ability to obtain a US Passport. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must be willing to travel occasionally including overseas travel. COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; keeps others adequately informed. Teamwork - Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Team Leadership - Ensures progress toward goals. Change Management - Communicates changes effectively. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; provides regular performance feedback; improves processes, products and services. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Business Acumen - Displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Recruitment & Staffing - Analyzes and forecasts staffing needs. Ethics - Keeps commitments. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.