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.
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