Senior Multi-Site Operations Leader

LaSalle Network; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking an Operations Director to lead manufacturing operations across five sites in the greater Chicago area. This role demands an experienced, hands-on executive who can drive strategic transformation, build strong leadership teams and deliver measurable results in safety, quality and productivity.

The successful candidate will manage manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, quality and safety, while championing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in complex manufacturing environments, including multi-site responsibility.
• Proven success managing multiple facilities, driving performance and holding teams accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to implement processes, execute continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable results.
• Track record of building high-performing teams, developing future leaders and establishing a culture of accountability and execution.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing budgets, capital investments and cost reduction.
• Experience leading supply chain optimization, supplier quality improvement and large-scale transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that ensure safe, efficient operations and consistent delivery of high-quality products
• Lead operations across five locations in the greater Chicago area, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing engineering, quality and safety
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and exceed operational targets
• Drive productivity improvements and cost reductions by reducing waste, scrap, rework and other inefficiencies
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives and strengthen supplier accountability and quality performance
• Oversee capital planning and execute CAPEX projects that enhance productivity, capacity and growth
• Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to optimize inventory, transportation costs and distribution performance
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing and sourcing teams to deliver new product introductions on time and on cost
• Build organizational capability by developing Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain leaders and driving succession planning
• Champion a world-class safety culture through proactive risk identification, mitigation and employee accountability
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and company standards

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

LaSalle Network is seeking an Operations Director to lead manufacturing operations across five sites in the greater Chicago area. This role demands an experienced, hands-on executive who can drive strategic transformation, build strong leadership teams and deliver measurable results in safety, quality and productivity.

The successful candidate will manage manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, quality and safety, while championing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement