Operations Manager

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to-order, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900’s, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the General Manager & Director, VPI, the Manager, Operations will lead the manufacturing operations of Vapor Power and collaborate as a key leadership member of the team managing our operations to meet challenging organizational budgets and schedule targets for manufacturing projects. In addition, this role will oversee an organization of 30+ employees including Production, Planning, Warehouse, Purchasing, Automation Engineering, Engineering and Design for the location of responsibility.

Grow with us! Our customers look to us for larger and more complex product solutions. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to provide our customers with best-in-class energy solutions! Experience autonomy and open dialogue with senior managers and make an immediate impact!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable to manage daily operations, production, engineering design and automation engineering personnel while maintaining a safe, organized environment to produce quality products efficiently and on time adhering to Thermon's Quality Policy.
• Manage supervisors, leads, and professional employees, responsible for safety, performance and attendance.
• Lead efforts to develop new process technology to support the manufacturing of existing products and implement new product designs into production.
• Monitor backlog and assure production and planning activities are tended to on a timely basis.
• Establish production schedules to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Remain current, abide by, and assure all other personnel follow company procedures and manufacturing specifications.
• Optimize process flow to maximize throughput and productivity.
• Drive optimization of inventory and continuous improvements
• Develop, manage, and improve main KPIs.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to assure quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Recommend and implement improvement of procedures and changes within product lines.
• Moni…