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OTTO Engineering Business Unit Manager - Stamping in Carpentersville, Illinois
Business Unit Manager - Stamping
OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.
OTTO Engineering is a privately owned manufacturing company with two divisions: one making industrial controls for high performing requirements and a second making accessories for communications systems for Fire, Police, Military and other demanding applications. OTTO is vertically integrated making the majority of machined, stamped, or molded parts used in their assembly.
OTTO's opportunity:
Our Business Unit Manager - Stamping position is a key member of our executive staff and is responsible for leading our internal stamping operations as well as our Dies Plus division which markets, designs and manufactures progressive stamping dies and EDM services. In addition, this position leads our apprentice program, one of the largest in northern Illinois. The position has 6 direct reports of Sales, Design, EDM, Die Fabrication and Stamping operations and 25 supporting employees.
Specifically, the Business Unit Manager - Stamping will:
Assures the factory is running to full potential, meeting costs and on time delivery targets
Monitors efficiency, scrap, rework, and on-time operator training
Directs, grows and executes sales of the Dies Plus division
Assures adequate design and manufacturing resources to support Dies Plus sales
Directs and coordinates employees to profitably ensure on-time production and quality of Dies Plus customer orders
Creates and maintains relationships with high school faculty regarding support for employee selection for our apprentice program
Manages the apprentice program to assure that apprentices are receiving proper training and meeting the objectives of our apprentice program
Implements and manages production systems including implementation of operational procedures, control plans, and training plans
Assures that the factory and associated departments embrace systems and are prepared and capable of passing internal and external audits
Develops and manages capacity plans to meet the projected forecast for the near and long-term needs
Keeps a clean, organized, and safe work area
Prepares and executes a capitol budget for equipment needs to assure that the operation is current and competitive with up-to-date best practice initiatives
Creates an environment that encourages and promotes excellence in execution of our stamping and Die Plus activities
Assists with other related duties as required or assigned
What you'll need to bring to the table:
10 years of operational experience and 5 years in a supervisory role
Possess strong management skills
Ability to lead cross functional teams
A proven record of successfully developing and implementing short and long-term strategies
OTTO's Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Tuition Assistance
Life Insurance Benefits
Competitive Pay
Profit Sharing Bonus
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company Picnic
Holiday Party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,
please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:
https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/
OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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