Manufacturing Operations Manager

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering
Elmwood Park, IL

We are partnering with a well-established OEM manufacturer seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations within a high-mix, low-volume machine shop environment.

This role oversees 30+ direct reports across CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, grinding, tooling, maintenance, and quality. This is a floor-driven leadership position that is not a desk role.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate all manufacturing operations across machining and fabrication departments

  • Develop and execute production schedules in collaboration with planning

  • Oversee CNC machining operations (mills and lathes) and support troubleshooting when needed

  • Manage sheet metal fabrication, welding, and tooling performance

  • Drive KPI accountability across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity

  • Conduct Gemba walks and lead Lean improvement initiatives

  • Oversee hiring, performance management, and disciplinary action

  • Manage union workforce relations and maintain compliance with labor agreements

  • Develop preventive maintenance strategies with maintenance leadership

  • Align cross-functional teams including quality, engineering, and maintenance

Requirements:

  • 5+ years manufacturing leadership in a machine shop environment

  • Experience managing 30+ direct reports

  • Strong understanding of CNC machining (mills & lathes – no programming required)

  • Union environment experience

  • Experience overseeing fabrication, welding, and maintenance teams

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience considered in lieu)

  • Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence

You should be proficient in:

  • Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Posted 2026-02-25

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