Manufacturing Operations Manager

Salary Range: $89,400 - $130,160

Annual Incentive Eligible

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will lead all operating departments at the Ceilings Plus plant, including production scheduling, manufacturing, and shipping/receiving.  This role oversees 1 Manager, 3 General Foremen, 1 Hourly Supervisor, and approximately 90 hourly employees.  The ideal candidate will drive operations excellence through leadership, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all products produced meet or exceed customer expectations for quality and delivery.

• Train, motivate, and maintain a high level of safety awareness among all department employees.

• Recognize employee strengths and development needs; provide coaching and create training plans for workforce flexibility and efficiency. 

• Develop succession plans to ensure long-term organizational stability.

• Implement strategies to achieve key performance metrics: safety, cost, quality ratings, and on-time delivery. 

• Ensure compliance with USG policies, best practices, and standard operating procedures.

• Support and implement LEAN strategies; coach employees on continuous improvement tools and processes. 

• Build strong relationships with manufacturing, reliability, engineering, project management, product management, sales, and customers.

• Drive advancement in automation and technology to improve plant performance and product reliability. 

• Promote innovative safety initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards.

• Assist the Plant Manager with special tasks or projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Construction Management, or related field (preferred). 

• 7 - 10 years minimum job-related experience required.

• 4-5 years of management experience required.

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating and developing teams.

• Strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills.

• Knowledge of safety compliance programs and continuous improvement methodologies. 

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; strategic mindset.

• Ability to build rapport across all levels and champion talent management and retention initiatives. 

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.  USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran