Associate Manufacturing Manager

Company DescriptionITW Evercoat is the global leader in the manufacture of professional auto body repair fillers and putties, adhesives, professional car care, recreational marine patch and repair products. Evercoat is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc within the ITW Performance Polymers and Fluids segment. We are known for our unique 80/20 business model and core values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Shared Risk and Simplicity. Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 Company headquartered in Glenview, IL. Job Description

The Assistant Manufacturing Manager is a key leader of the production team. With a safety mindset, they will schedule the production line, procure raw materials, ensure accurate inventory and drive production/ process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and non-hazardous work environment by promoting and enforcing ITW safety guidelines and procedures including industry standards
• Purchase raw materials and manage/reconcile inventory levels
• Drive Market Rate of Demand (MRD) to support ’80 customers and products
• Creates and directs schedule for mixing, filling, and packaging activities in a safe, quality-driven, and efficient manner
• Issue, closure, and communication of work orders and their progress
• Management of personnel: motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Responsible for hiring and staffing; must maintain adequate staffing and employee skill sets to achieve company objectives
• Responsible for approving timecards in the department
• Perform annual performance reviews
• Investigate and propose safety, quality, and cost improvements
• Follow and promote ITW Principles and Code of Conduct
• Manage MRB products
• Record daily metrics into system(s) quality / production, as needed
• Testing and validating of product – as needed
• Other duties may be assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of manufacturing experience (materials and/or production) or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with computer and ERP systems such as:

• Microsoft Office
• JDE, Sequel, Board

Qualifications and Skills:

• High level mechanical and/or chemical aptitude preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to effectively interact and present to multiple levels of organization
• Able to effectively align, motivate, and lead internal cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven skills in building relationships and collaboration

Physical Requirements:
The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation. Please refer to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.