COO Job at LaSalle Network, Elk Grove Village, IL

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  • LaSalle Network
  • Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key strategic and operational partner to the CEO and executive team, responsible for leading global operations across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and program execution. This executive will play a critical role in scaling operations, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and driving performance excellence in a multi-industry environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience across aerospace, automation, and automotive sectors, with a proven track record of people leadership and global operations oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational Leadership: Oversee and optimize all day-to-day operations, including global manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and customer delivery, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability.

  • Strategic Execution: Translate the company’s strategic vision into actionable operational plans, KPIs, and cross-functional initiatives.

  • P&L Ownership: Drive financial performance and operational discipline across sites and business units with direct responsibility for operating budgets, margin improvement, and capital investments.

  • Engineering & Technology: Partner with R&D and engineering leaders to align technical capabilities with operational strategy and customer requirements.

  • Global Expansion: Support international growth strategies, including footprint expansion, M&A integration, and operational readiness in new markets.

  • Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives to elevate efficiency and performance.

  • Leadership & Culture: Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing global team with a strong focus on accountability, collaboration, and talent development.

  • Customer & Quality Focus: Ensure delivery of world-class quality and customer satisfaction through robust operational systems and responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, engineering, or manufacturing within aerospace, automation, and/or automotive industries.

  • Proven success leading complex global operations, ideally in a high-mix, high-precision manufacturing environment.

  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with experience managing multi-site or multinational teams.

  • Demonstrated ability to scale operations during periods of high growth or transformation.

  • Deep understanding of quality systems, lean manufacturing principles, supply chain management, and industrial automation.

  • Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and change management skills.

    Julie Hess
    Senior Project Manager

Job Tags

Permanent employment,

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