Operations Manager
Location: Wood Dale, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $100K - 120K base + bonus potential up to 20%
About the RoleWe’re hiring a Operations Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations at a small privately owned equipment manufacturing company. This role is open due to a retirement and is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established business with a solid customer base, in-house capabilities, and experienced team.
This is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role. You’ll be the one making sure things get done—from purchasing to production to delivery. You’ll work closely with fabrication, planning, and service teams to keep jobs on schedule, cash flow in check, and operations running smoothly. The company is looking for a builder—someone who can strengthen processes, create accountability, and develop the next generation of leaders.
If you’re mechanically inclined, business-savvy, and enjoy working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, this is the kind of role where you can truly make your mark.
Perks & Benefits
$100K-120K base salary plus up to 20% performance-based bonus
Opportunity for long-term equity or ownership stake
Stable, family-owned company with 50+ years of proven success
Autonomy to implement real change and shape company operations
Strong support from ownership and a collaborative team culture
Leadership role with high visibility and room to grow
Responsibilities
Oversee all areas of daily operations: production, fabrication, purchasing, inventory, and service coordination
Lead procurement and vendor relationships to ensure smooth supply chain and material availability
Work closely with engineering and service teams to hit delivery targets and ensure quality standards
Improve systems for planning, tracking, and reporting to drive accountability and reduce bottlenecks
Manage internal HR efforts: update and enforce policies, support hiring, and drive team performance
Collaborate with ownership on budgeting, incentive plans, and long-term financial strategy
Build a culture of consistency, collaboration, and ownership among the team
Be a visible leader—on the floor, solving problems, and leading by example
Requirements
10+ years of operations or manufacturing leadership experience in equipment or metal fabrication
Bachelor's degree preferred (business, engineering, or operations-related) or an equivalent of 5+ years of operations leadership experience
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working around fabrication equipment, CNC (lathes, mills, welders), welding, punch presses, etc
Proven ability to lead production and purchasing teams and drive results
Comfortable interpreting income statements, managing cash flow, and making financially sound decisions
Experience implementing and managing HR policies and operational systems
Someone who’s confident in their decisions, hands-on in their leadership style, and ready to take charge
Ready to Apply?
This is a rare chance to step into a key leadership role at a company that values experience, impact, and long-term thinking. If you're looking to lead from the floor and shape the future of a growing business—let’s talk. Apply now to start the conversation.
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Company Description
The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.
With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.
At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.
