Lead Growth as Fractional COO for a Hands-On SME

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Genesis Labels and Packaging, a small, ambitious business in Leeds, seeks an experienced Fractional COO/Operations Director to shape its next growth stage. This office-based role requires a hands-on leader to embed structure while preserving an entrepreneurial spirit.

You will work closely with owners and the leadership team to understand the business, streamline processes, reduce owner dependency, and build a scalable operational framework for future growth.

Competenze

• Experience leading operations in SME/owner-managed businesses.
• Ability to introduce structure without bureaucracy.
• Strong operational and commercial understanding.
• Experience building teams and management structures.
• Hands-on delivery with strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Mansioni

• Review current operations to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical, scalable processes to support growth.
• Establish clearer roles, responsibilities, accountability and decision-making.
• Reduce day-to-day dependency on the owners.
• Support development of a suitable management structure.
• Improve operational efficiency and ways of working.
• Turn improvements into actionable changes and ensure execution.
• Assist workforce planning and recruitment for key roles.
• Provide operational guidance and challenge to the owners.

Descrizione del lavoro

Genesis Labels and Packaging, a small, ambitious business in Leeds, seeks an experienced Fractional COO/Operations Director to shape its next growth stage. This office-based role requires a hands-on leader to embed structure while preserving an entrepreneurial spirit.

You will work closely with owners and the leadership team to understand the business, streamline processes, reduce owner dependency, and build a scalable operational framework for future growth.