Chief Operating Officer

Our client, a premier manufacturer and industry leader located in the Milwaukee area is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and results-driven Chief Operations Officer to become an integral leader to develop and execute the vision and strategy for a growing business. The COO is tasked with developing and executing the business strategy for profitability and growth and will have full P&L responsibility for this business including, Operations, Engineering, and New Product Development. The COO will collaborate across all levels of the organization to meet division objectives. This individual will have 5 divisional general managers reporting to them.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Manage all functions within the business including manufacturing operations, customer service, product development, and supply chain.

· Engage the leadership team in setting and achieving specific goals around ongoing Transformation and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

· Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.

· Collaborate with peers to identify and secure new business opportunities and improve operational effectiveness.

· Establishes goals and metrics for each department and oversees each department to ensure they are operating effectively and meeting goals on time.

· Serve as business leadership for external (customer or supplier) and internal (business) issues requiring escalation, decision-making, and direction.

· Manage the business to meet customer satisfaction and on-time performance goals.

· Drives product development and innovation to meet the customer’s needs today and in the future.

· Leverage relationships and contacts in the industry to enhance sales and marketing efforts.

· Supervises the planning and implementation of production plans including sales forecasts, procurement of raw materials, and manufacturing of products.

· Drives operational excellence with complete implementation of lean manufacturing.

· Foster a culture in the organization that includes respect, trust, and collaboration.

· Drives a results-oriented mindset directed towards meeting the customer needs now and through the entire organization.

· Develop a Lean and Continuous Improvement mindset throughout the organization.

Requirements:

· BS in Engineering, Business, or related field.

· At least 5 years of management experience (with responsibility for all aspects of the operation and P&L responsibility).

· Ability to motivate, lead, and direct the efforts of employees all while contributing to the bottom line in a timely manner.

· Strong general management and demonstrated leadership skills.

· Strong business acumen with a results orientation focus.

· Excellent problem solver to maintain/increase productivity levels to agreed targets.

· Proven experience in implementing metrics across an organization.

· LEAN Manufacturing expert.

· Proven results in growing a business.