Chief Operations Manager

Our client is looking for a strong hands on leader to join their company as Chief Operations Manager to oversee and direct an established and growing manufacturing business. The candidate will oversee the operations of a 18-25 million dollar plus company, would need experience in being directly involved in process improvement, and managing dealer and internal staff relationships. An understanding of medical and general liability insurance, collective bargaining agreements, accounting, human resources, and contracts is necessary.
Strong revenue growth has led the company to need the following specific areas of process improvement addressed:

• ERP system utilization/scheduling systems
• Purchasing/inventory systems
• Project job costing/cost allocation systems as well as other internal processes and communication systems.

The opportunity for advancement is available as the Company's CEO is currently working on succession and exit plans.
Some typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee operations of the entire company
• Prepare and present reports to the company owners.
• Work closely with the key team members on all matters related to the business
• Develops and implements policies for daily operations, and communicates these policy changes to department supervisors
• Work with leadership team to set company goals
• Review and advise on company contracts

• Holding direct reports to their responsibilities and goals
• Assures shop personnel maintains safe operations adhering to safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Monitor overtime and workload of all departments to the standards and goals that are set
• Monitor and maintain KPI's that are set by the company
• Quote on jobs for the shop and oversee the design department and their goals
• Customer follow up, sales calls and visits
• Directs and mentors shop personnel regarding Quality, Safety and Overall Shop appearance (5S)
• In addition to listed duties, discretion to add and modify duties and responsibilities of the position at will.

Experience desired:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a metal fabrication environment
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience assisting with the leadership of a company
• Demonstrated experience of ethical leadership
• Outstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with staff on all levels
• Ability to make business projections three years into the future