Business Unit Manager - Stamping

Business Unit Manager - StampingOTTO Engineering is a privately owned manufacturing company with two divisions: one making industrial controls for high performing requirements and a second making accessories for communications systems for Fire, Police, Military and other demanding applications. OTTO is vertically integrated making the majority of machined, stamped, or molded parts used in their assembly.OTTO's opportunity:Our Business Unit Manager - Stamping position is a key member of our executive staff and is responsible for leading our internal stamping operations as well as our Dies Plus division which markets, designs and manufactures progressive stamping dies and EDM services. In addition, this position leads our apprentice program, one of the largest in northern Illinois.

The position has 6 direct reports of Sales, Design, EDM, Die Fabrication and Stamping operations and 25 supporting employees.Specifically, the Business Unit Manager - Stamping will:Assures the factory is running to full potential, meeting costs and on time delivery targetsMonitors efficiency, scrap, rework, and on-time operator trainingDirects, grows and executes sales of the Dies Plus divisionAssures adequate design and manufacturing resources to support Dies Plus salesDirects and coordinates employees to profitably ensure on-time production and quality of Dies Plus customer ordersCreates and maintains relationships with high school faculty regarding support for employee selection for our apprentice programManages the apprentice program to assure that apprentices are receiving proper training and meeting the objectives of our apprentice programImplements and manages production systems including implementation of operational procedures, control plans, and training plansAssures that the factory and associated departments embrace systems and are prepared and capable of passing internal and external auditsDevelops and manages capacity plans to meet the projected forecast for the near and long-term needsKeeps a clean, organized, and safe work areaPrepares and executes a capital budget for equipment needs to assure that the operation is current and competitive with up-to-date best practice initiativesCreates an environment that encourages and promotes excellence in execution of our stamping and Die Plus activitiesAssists with other related duties as required or assignedWhat you'll need to bring to the table:10 years of operational experience and 5 years in a supervisory rolePossess strong management skillsAbility to lead cross functional teamsA proven record of successfully developing and implementing short and long-term strategiesWhat OTTO offers for this specific position:The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.Target base salary hiring range: $150,000 to $200,000, based on qualifications and experience.Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.Management incentive: Management Bonus PlanVacation: 160 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.OTTO's Benefits:Health:Medical Insurance-HMO PlanStandard PPO PlanEnhanced PPO PlanHigh Deducible PPO PlanFSA, LFSA, and HSADental Insurance-Base PlanBuy-Up PlanVision Insurance401(k) with a company matchLife insurance:Life/AD&DVoluntary Life/AD&DShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability10 paid holidaysCompany picnicHoliday partyAND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!