Job Description
Join SEG Sparkstone - Engineering the future of Power Distribution & Control Through Agile Engineering
At SEG Sparkstone , we’re more than a manufacturing company — we are a leading innovator in power distribution and control solutions. Founded as Chicago Switchboard in 1936, today we have manufacturing locations in Addison Illinois, Armada Michigan, Houston Texas, and Loveland Colorado.
We design and deliver custom-engineered low and medium voltage electrical products and controls that power industries, facilities, and infrastructure across the United States. SEG Sparkstone is a trusted leader in the industry that is recognized for our agility and progressiveness that allows you to have a direct impact on our future.
If you are passionate about making a difference in a fast-paced environment and value agility, collaboration, customer focus, and integrity, we would love to hear from you.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The site Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the local manufacturing operations of switchboards and switchgear. This includes warehouse and inbound material operations, fabrication of metal and copper materials, assembly of product, and out-bound logistics. The ideal candidate will have a customer focus, proven track record of leading in a production environment, and growth mindset. This position is onsite and reports to the Vice President of Operations.
Position Location : Addison, IL
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Lead and provide support to all manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics teams.
- Deliver goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity. Drive a goal-oriented mindset in the organization.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive corrective actions as necessary.
- Lead and mentor supervisors, team leads and support personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment, ensuring adherence to OSHA and other relevant regulations.
- Maintain facility and equipment to the highest standards.
- Own production schedule and backlog / production meetings.
- Ensure achievement of all committed manufacturing and shipping deadlines.
- Maintain the highest level of product quality and encourage a problem-solving mindset.
- Drive efficiency through optimal allocation of resources.
- Maintain a dependable and dedicated workforce through open communication and the ability to drive and sustain change.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and be a champion for improvements. Reduce waste and implement value added processes and changes. Provide input for investment and growth ideas.
- Partner with other department managers on process improvement development and execution.
- Lead implementation of visual management across the factory.
- Drive a culture of engagement based on lean manufacturing principles.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree with 8+ years relevant experienceStrong Leadership skills and ability to drive expectations and accountability.Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to effectively collaborate within a team and with other functions.Utmost sense of urgency and sense of ownership of tasks / challenges assigned.Curious mindset. Able to extract and analyze data to make informed decisions.Results-driven focus and attitude. The success of the role will be based on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity metrics.Robust understanding of ERP systems. Oracle NetSuite experience is a plus.Proficient with standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), including smartphone applications (Outlook, Text, Voice).Experience in metal fabrication, assembly, and / or testing of engineered to order products.Electrical distribution equipment manufacturing or field service experience specifically switchboards, switchgear, circuit breakers, etc is preferred.Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience and mindset.Experience driving best practices throughout the department.Sparkstone Electrical Group does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.