Our client is a privately held, national manufacturing leader providing end-to-end expertise across many industries. With multiple state-of-the art facilities, they provide construction material solutions with the highest degree of quality, durability, and design. Operating in a close-knit fast-paced environment built on core values including commitment, enthusiasm, integrity, accountability, and driving excellence in everything they do.
As a member of the leadership team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the leadership and all day-to-day operations and management of projects while playing an integral part in managing the growth of the company. Responsibilities will be broad inclusive of providing leadership in establishing and improving efficiencies, processes, and procedures within the organization. This newly created position was developed in answer to companywide growth and will help to motivate, coach, mentor and develop a cohesive team capable of exceeding customer expectations with quality work that is on time and on budget. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of the company. The COO will be essential for growth and competitiveness by bringing best practices and operations planning to ensure business optimization and performance.
This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer with five direct reports.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry and lean manufacturing experience creating, implementing and optimizing operational processes while being passionate about coaching the team in effective goal setting while developing, evaluating and motivating an engaged culture. The successful candidate will act with a sense of urgency, exhibit a hands-on approach to operations management, be self-motivated and solutions minded.
The COO will oversee, lead and manage day-to-day operations, including profitability, processes, systems and policies while participating in long-term strategic planning. The COO will serve as the point person with customers and contractors, and must be data driven with strong organizational skills, dependability, and professionalism.
Leadership and Management:
The COO will lead by example, manage a team, and work closely with ownership to assist with the strategic direction of the company. A clear and open communicator effective at interacting with people at all levels of the organization. The COO will contribute to the growth of the company by developing, maintaining and managing professional customer relations and employee relationships by setting the tone and maintaining a positive and cohesive culture.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, management or related field.