Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager
Heavy Equipment / Machine Shop Environment

This is a hands-on leadership role for a driven manufacturing leader who wants real ownership. You’ll run day-to-day operations in a well-established, 70-year-old industrial manufacturer, reporting directly to the General Manager and leading a team of approximately 15 people.

This role lives on the shop floor. You’ll lead production, people, and processes—driving safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery in a machine-shop environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own daily manufacturing and operational performance
• Lead and develop a team of hourly and salaried employees
• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and execution
• Ensure quality compliance and readiness for customer audits
• Partner directly with the General Manager on operational priorities

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience
• Hands-on machine shop background (manual or CNC machining)
• Strong leadership presence with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
• Experience working within structured quality systems
• Rail or heavy manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• Established, profitable company with long-term stability
• Direct visibility and influence reporting to the General Manager
• Real authority, real accountability, real impact
• Opportunity to lead, improve, and leave your mark

• Paid benefits – health, dental and vision
• Compensation target of $100,000 base
• Bonus eligibility dependent on company performance
• Family oriented, intimate feel

If you are interested in this position or learning more, please apply today.

Krisi O’Donnell
LaSalle Network
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