Operations Manager

LaSalle Network
Bedford Park, IL

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
What We’re Looking For
  • 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
Why This Role
  • 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
Benefits include:
  • 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
#LI-KR1

Posted 2026-02-06

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