Operations Manager Troy Steam

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine's most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader.

Vulcan Equipment Division

For more than 150 years, Vulcan has been recognized by chefs and operators around the world as the best-in-class supplier for premier, energy-efficient foodservice equipment. Trusted for durable design, precision performance and state-of-the-art innovation, professionals rely on Vulcan equipment to produce spectacular culinary results each and every time.

SCOPE:

The Operations Manager provides leadership in both day-to-day activities as well as long-term aspects required to oversee all production functions for the Vulcan Steam business. This includes safety, production, process improvements, quality, and customer support activities. This role will oversee several elements of plant operations in the business unit, such as production coordination, materials management, manufacturing engineering, safety, warehouse/inventory, distribution, and logistics/supply chain. Direct reports for this position include production supervisors, buyers, and technical and engineering support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Follow and execute ITW Enterprise Strategy, ITW Toolkit, Core Values, and Code of Conduct as a leader of the business.

* Continue improvements in safety culture and increase ownership of the safety program to the operator level. Focus on improving tracking and correcting of hazards, near misses, and reducing overall hazard opportunities in the facility.

* Develop, implement, and oversee manufacturing plans and strategies including capacity planning regarding equipment, training, staffing, raw materials, packaging, systems, and general operations improvements.

* Lead continuous improvement, cost savings, and ITW Toolbox initiatives to ensure the plant operates at optimal effectiveness and efficiency.

* Manage all personnel issues within the department, including such functions as staffing, compensation, behavioral issues, termination, transfer, and promotions. Manage, coach, and develop talent.

* Identifies, communicates, and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects.

* Monitor, report, and initiate action on results of efficiencies, quality, safety, delivery, and costs.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* Hires and trains new employees.

* Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.

* Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

* Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy