COO Consumer Products Mfg

ACS Global Inc is excited to be retained by our client toto locate their 1st COO to drive a great work environment and be highly promotable to President within 12 months

Our client is a leader in their industry. Privately held by founders and has sustained 40% growth for last 4 years.

Our client is a small, highly profitable, rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer.

*You must lead with empathy, coach and development mindset and be a positive leader

Newly created role

VERY HANDS ON LEADERSHIP as the company grows and thrives for the next 10+ years due to demand.

They provide consumer and commercial products globally and have a great customer base

Our client is one of innovation and transformation to meet customers evolving needs. They have very strong family values, entrepreneurial spirit and long-term vision have always been at the heart of their success.

About this opportunity

The COO is accountable for creating a great work environment, hiring, engaging, training and developing staff.

Global supply both inbound and outbound would be ideal and is an area where your expertise could be highly valuable with operational excellence.

Managing the performance and results of all manufacturing as they grow due to strong customer demand.

This position coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure that safety, regulatory, quality, cost, service, and efficiency goals are met.

You will create a positive workplace culture through timely communication, employee engagement, and effective decision making.

The COO is responsible for establishing and monitoring key performance metrics and goals for continuous improvement along with operational policies and procedures for clear accountabilities.

A successful candidate must demonstrate strong proactive and empathy based leadership and proven ability to guide and develop people.

The COO will be expected to continue supporting demand and driving growth, hiring and strategy.

Reports directly to ownership and the board.

What you will do

• Ensure a safe environment
• Production Management
• Global Supply
• Guide and validate daily work and set clear expectations on work assignments
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators, holding team members accountable
• Monitor appropriate staffing levels
• Provide coaching
• Hold regular meetings to communicate and discuss goals, address obstacles and recognize achievements
• Continuous Improvement
• Operations Planning
• Participate in annual budgeting processing, justifying requests
• Work closely with Planning and Scheduling wo ensure alignment of service goals
• Foster open, transparent communication throughout the facility
• Engage employees to collaboratively resolve problems
• Participate in grievance management
• Full description available upon request

What you have to offer

Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing preferable in metal products

• Minimum 6 years of prior direct leadership experience
• Strong emotional maturity and tactfulness
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and get along with diverse personalities
• Demonstrated ability of leadership and decision making
• Proficient in supervising and coaching team members to improve skills and behaviors, utilizing crucial conversations as appropriate
• Skillful organization of information in an environment where multi-tasking and re-prioritization is normal
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations