Fuchs Lubricants Co.
VP, Operations
Harvey, IL | $90K - $252K
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field of study; MBA a definite plus
- 8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a chemical plant, preferably batch manufacturing
- Proven ability to drive change and implement process improvements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong computer skills with emphasis on data analysis
Responsibilities
- The Director of Operations will report to the Vice President of Supply Chain and will be responsible for all production activities within the Harvey, IL and Kansas City, KS facilities
- The Director will play an integral role in optimizing cost; driving operational excellence, supporting digitalization efforts, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction; promoting a “safety first” mindset with all employees; and instilling our FUCHS Group Core Values and Leadership Principles
- Supporting our operational cultural shift to ownership and accountability at all levels within our organization will be key
Benefits
- FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals
- The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits
- 501-1,000 employees
- Manufacturing, Aviation, Industrial, Energy, Automotive, Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Marine, Chemicals, Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers
- Public Company
- Founded: 1931
- Harvey, Illinois
- Company Specialties:
industrial lubricants, greases, cutting fluids, metalworking fluids, coolants, mining, specialty lubricants, automotive, lubricating greases, Services, wind power, forging, Gear lubrication, construction, Cement, Sugar, metal processing, Food and Beverage, Rail, and E-mobility
Company information
Founded in 1931, the FUCHS Group has grown to become the largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants in the world. Recognized internationally for its innovative lubricants and industry related specialty products, FUCHS has a global reach with manufacturing facilities in over 40 countries. FUCHS Lubricants Co., the U.S. operating unit of the FUCHS Group, provides high quality lubricants to a wide range of industries. From underground mines to makers of complex metal components including automotive, appliance, and aerospace manufacturers, FUCHS has products to meet the specialized needs of our customers. FUCHS is constantly developing new products to meet the ever changing demands of modern industry. Improved productivity, reduced cost, improved worker safety, and reduced environmental impact are just a few of the benefits FUCHS products provide. FUCHS' superior customer service is supported by a system of eight North American manufacturing facilities, thirty-four North American warehouses and a company operated delivery fleet. Our factory trained field technicians operating locally provide unparalleled service and expertise. The leading edge technology of our products, the expertise of our employees, and factory direct supply channels provide the service and value our customers expect, and makes FUCHS Lubricants Co. unique in the marketplace. FUCHS is committed to providing our customers with comprehensive technical solutions that suit our customers lubrication needs.
