What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you. For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER. Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business. If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters… Position Overview Lead and oversee production, quality, safety, materials management and distribution ensuring an efficient, safe and cost effective operation. Work with the Plant Manager to meet short and long range business goals Essential Job Functions • Manage daily operations • Provide hands-on leadership, motivation, direction and supervision to the plant employees • Communicate business goals and objectives to staff • Manage the production schedule, supply of materials, labor and the efficient use of machines to meet manufacturing and customer requirements • Assess the plant’s KPIs – production goals, quality, safety, distribution of work, scrap, and speed of machines • Champion Continuous Improvement looking always to improve operations and processes to become more efficient • Ensure that product is manufactured and delivered on time and in compliance with internal, external and customer specifications • Cross-trained to work any position within the facility • Coordinates and reviews training of new employees • Evaluates employees for additional training or retraining requirements • Understanding of ISO requirements pertaining to the production process, assuring proper actions are taken if non-conforming product is made or detected Knowledge: • Knowledge of the various types of wire and cable produced, all raw materials; familiarity with the production equipment; and an understanding of the manufacturing processes – extrusion, cabling and rewind • Knowledge of applicable safety, health and environment requirements for performing the job • Knowledge of and experience with 5 whys, process flow, theory of constraints Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to motivate, develop, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment, multi-task, prioritize and resolve problems • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use logic in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems • Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills, both verbal and written • May be requested to perform over-time activities. • Efficient time management, organizational skills and attention to detail • Proficient using Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Word and Excel, and the Rubicon system Qualifications • High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment. Some coursework leading to an Associate’s degree in Production Management or a related discipline, preferred • Three to five years of experience working in a manufacturing environment • Must be able to effectively communicate with personnel; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred • Ability to safely operate a forklift Benefits • Paid time off • 401(k) match • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance (company paid) • Voluntary Life/AD&D • Voluntary Life/AD&D (child) • Short-term disability (company paid) • Long-term disability (company paid) • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Tuition reimbursement • Referral program • Production bonus • Attendance bonus • Competitive pay Monday - Friday: 7 pm - 7 am, Occasional Saturdays