COO-Level Operational Turnarounds for Mid-Market Manufacturers
IronBridge Performance Partners partners with Chicago-area manufacturers to remove operational constraints, modernize production systems, and unlock sustainable EBITDA improvement. Led by a former COO with deep OEM and precision-manufacturing experience, we deliver hands-on execution — not slide decks.
Chicago is one of the most competitive manufacturing markets in the country. Margin pressure, labor constraints, aging systems, and fragmented processes often limit growth. We help leadership teams regain control by rebuilding operations from the inside out.
Operational diagnostics and 30/60/90-day turnaround roadmaps
Lean manufacturing and throughput improvement
Inventory reduction and working-capital optimization
ERP, KPI, and workflow modernization
ISO 9001 / ISO 17025 readiness and quality system design
Fractional COO leadership for scaling organizations
Former COO with real plant-floor experience
Proven results across cost, yield, uptime, and margin
OEM launch and precision-manufacturing background
Technology-forward approach to operations and analytics
Schedule a diagnostic call to discuss your operational challenges and explore how IronBridge can help drive sustainable improvement.
Schedule a Chicago Diagnostic CallServing manufacturers nationwide with primary execution hubs in Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and Detroit, and strategic investor partnerships in New York City.