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Assistant Operations Manager

thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services NA, Inc. · Belvidere, IL

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Level
Manager
Team
Production
Base pay
$70k–$90k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services NA, Inc. (industrial) in Belvidere, IL. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma
Base pay
$70k–$90k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $100k–$146k. This one lists $70k–$90k.

Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 57 production engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 56 other live production postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 35% below similar roles

Typical $99k–$146k, from 30 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 46%
  • ✓ Team leadership 33%
  • EHS / safety 28%
  • Root cause 26%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Full description from thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services NA, Inc.As posted on their careers site.Show

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates operations in one or more areas of the plant. Ensures that objectives are achieved consistent with customer and quality requirements. Reports to the Plant Manager. Delegates authority to key supervisors.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • ◆Works with across functional groups and leads personnel to ensure all safety, quality, delivery, metal utilization, productivity and efficiency goals are met for branch operations.
  • ◆Monitors people and training to ensure processes within the department result in conforming product which always meets the

requirements

of the customer.

  • ✓Manages and oversees the reporting of all necessary data to ensure that day-to-day activities within the department are repeatable and in line with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
  • ✓Supports and/or lead continuous improvement projects to support TKA and branch's on-going focus on lean principles, efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
  • ✓Ensures daily production is planned and managed.
  • ✓Ensures Preventative Maintenance program is robust and adhered to.
  • ✓Supports work to attain operational efficiency goals.
  • ✓Supports work to attain quality objectives
  • ✓Communicates well with Customer Service and other departments
  • ✓Manages company resources thoughtfully.
  • ✓Complies with all Company, Federal, Provincial human resource policies and laws.
  • ✓Maintains good housekeeping in all operational areas.
  • ✓This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.
  • ✓Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,

responsibilities

or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • ✓5 or more years of experience in a Supervisory or Management position
  • ✓3 to 5 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement including Six Sigma certification
  • ✓3 to 5 years’ experience in Quality
  • ✓Strong Project Management Skills
  • ✓Attitude and aptitude for Teamwork
  • ✓Proven experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
  • ✓Must have Aerospace experience if no Quality background
  • ✓Safety Mindset

$70,000-$90,000

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With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence.

thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value-added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value. Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as

  • •Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • •Life Insurance and Disability
  • •Voluntary Wellness Programs
  • •401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
  • •Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • •Tuition Reimbursement
  • •And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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