Sr. Operations Lead

The Sr. Operations Lead position is located in Dixon, IL and will facilitate daily performance, including but not limited to safety, quality, delivery, and cost, of one or more departments/areas to meet Company objectives. This is a 1st shift position, Monday through Thursday, 4:00am to 2:00pm, and every other Friday.

• Supervising and leading assigned production department including assignment of work.
• Promoting teamwork.
• Completing performance management process for all hourly employees.
• Scheduling work and ensuring equipment is maintained.
• Assisting with development and management of the department's budget.
• Coaching employees through the problem solving process to identify problem areas including manufacturing processes, reducing set up time, equipment problems, and reducing scrap.
• Training employees on procedures, methods, problem solving, prints, programming, quality requirements, team methods and safety.
• Educating employees in the safety requirements of their department and Plant.
• Coaching operators on safety improvements, department inspections, safety surveys and follows up on safety issues.
• Auditing product quality for compliance with established systems and standards; implements corrective action as necessary.
• Maintaining quality certification requirements and initiatives.
• Resolving employee relation issues through effective remediation techniques.
• Promoting and implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Assisting with achieving Plant Metrics including but not limited to Earned Hours Worked and Safety.
• Administering corrective action as needed per plant policy and guidelines.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 3-5 years of production leadership experience
• Previous team lead or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of equipment and/or machine operation
• Must have working knowledge of Oracle and MS Office Applications
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstration of strong judgment and thinking skills
• Leadership (performance management, accountability, conflict management, motivation & influence, feedback)

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Hourly Rate
: $30.90

Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, and performance.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid paternal leave) and more.

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the United States will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States.

Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.