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1st Operations Manager

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

OPERATIONS MANAGER NEEDED!!!

Chicago, IL (West Ridge / Rogers Park)

Peoplelink is in partnership with a National Waste & Material Management company, is seeking for an Operations Manager to supervise the site transport of regulated and non-regulated waste streams and industrial services.

Highly skilled TEAM LEAD, our client is offering a competitive pay rate of $30-$33 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

As a lead / operations manager they have to be flexible during all hours of operation, but to work 50 hours per week including on-call availability on Saturdays. This may be anywhere from 10-12 hours per day during first shift hours. (7am-5pm, or 6am-5pm, or 7am-7pm or anywhere in between)

  • Flexibility to travel between three sites : Franklin, Chicago, and Palatine

This role requires a strong leader with a background in manufacturing or light industrial settings. Under the general direction of the Director ensures the daily safe, efficient, legal, and economical operation of all branches in assigned District, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm.

OPERATIONS MANAGER - WHAT YOU'LL DO :

  • Facilitates compliance to corporate health, safety, and environmental affairs policies, including completion of all required training, documentation and record keeping.
  • Supports sales efforts consistent with corporate and regulatory compliance, health, safety, and environmental affairs standards.
  • Manages district health and safety program and conducts safety audits in conjunction with company policies and requirements.
  • Ensures comprehensive incident investigations are conducted in a timely manner, confirms identification of root causes and implementation of corrective and preventative measures.
  • Regularly communicates performance, opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends to leadership.
  • Ensures branches in assigned District foster and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Leads all operations personnel assigned to Company.
  • Manages salary plan, personnel development, hiring, promoting and termination of assigned employees.
  • Evaluates skill gaps with direct reports and staff and partners with Human Resources on development programs for subordinates.
  • Conveys performance expectations and implications to departments and teams.
  • Oversees compliance with all training requirements and needs of district staff.
  • Mentors subordinate leaders in appropriate personnel management and models expected performance.
  • Communicates and reinforces roles and responsibilities within branches.
  • Provides effective and frequent communication flow from senior leadership to assigned branches.
  • Ensures cooperation between Operations and Commercial team.
  • Ensures company quality processes are adhered to at the district level.
  • Oversees completion and results of year-end and periodic physical inventory.
  • Oversees efficient warehouse, repack & transportation functions.
  • Implements initiatives to improve operations across the District.
  • Continuously identifies and implements process improvement initiatives throughout the District, ensuring consistency among branches.
  • May require last minute local travel to support Operations initiatives.
  • OPERATIONS MANAGER - WHAT YOU'LL NEED :

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Engineering or Chemistry.
  • HazMat certified, Hazwoper Certified, CVI.
  • 7 years' experience in operational leadership.
  • Strong supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills in coaching and team building with all levels of people in the organization.
  • High level of decision-making ability, balancing customers' needs and company objectives.
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
  • Leadership abilities that are recognized by peers and subordinates.
  • Knowledgeable in all aspects of chemical distribution.
  • In-depth knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation. Local, State and Federal regulations affecting facilities in area of responsibility.
  • Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry, i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. or proven ability to attain such knowledge.
  • OPERATIONS MANAGER - Additional Responsibilities :

  • Conduct interviews and select potential candidates
  • Provide training and development for team members
  • Oversee daily site operations and ensure efficiency
  • Manage employee relations in collaboration with Peoplelink, including timecard approvals and requests for operational support
  • Qualifications :

  • Proven management experience in a manufacturing or light industrial environment
  • Strong operational background with the ability to drive team performance
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Personable and able to build positive relationships with team members
  • Why Peoplelink?

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
  • Direct Deposit Programs
  • Full benefits available
  • 401K and Profit Sharing
  • Serious inquiries only! All applicants subject to pre-employment drug screen and extensive back ground check.

    Peoplelink, LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of 'linking' communities through employment. Peoplelink LLC's dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. Peoplelink, LLC is proud to be an EEOE, M / F / D / V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.

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