Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager Midwest Region

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

Manufacturing Engineering.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is looking for a highly motivated Manager to lead its world-class technical operations and quality teams at its Manufacturing facility located in Elgin, Illinois.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the maintenance and technical operation departments, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization
• Drive daily improvements to key quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulations, and guidelines, including ISO, UL, requirements.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.
• Assess cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; make and implement recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Prepare and implement the departmental budget
• Navigating the challenges of a changing industry.
• Maintaining a level of production and quality standards.
• Collaborating with various leaders within the organization to deliver excellent service daily to all of our customers.
• Making the best decision that will be in the best interest of the business at large.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Business-savvy leader with great communication skills
• Eight years of Manufacturing experience
• Four years of Management and Automation experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to improve Automation processes
• Planning and coordination skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Cross-functional training and development
• Preparing training materials for new hires
• Engage team members and cultivate the environment
• Collaborate with stakeholders and customers
• Ability to present to executive leadership
• Manage inventory and perform audits
• Reduce errors and improve quality
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt required for this position.
  
  

Candidates must reside in the Chicagoland area to be considered for this position!

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Four years of Management experience within a Manufacturing Plant environment required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
  

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!
  
  

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.