Chief Operating Officer

Ignited Recruiting; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignited Recruiting client seeks an experienced Chief Operating Officer to oversee core operating divisions and drive strategic initiatives to accelerate growth and scale operations. The COO will translate the President's vision into measurable results, expanding leadership capabilities and operational foundations.

Based in Orange County, this on-site role requires strong inventory management, KPI development, dashboards, and hands-on leadership to build new products, services, and revenue

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, business management, or related fields.
• Strong inventory management understanding.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across divisions.
• Improve operational efficiency, client experience, and profitability.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems.
• Oversee inventory management strategies and controls.
• Improve inventory forecasting, purchasing, pricing, and working capital management.
• Develop operating plans for new initiatives and expansion opportunities.
• Participate in creating new business models, products, services, and revenue streams.
• Lead planning and execution for new domestic and international offices.
• Support acquisition sourcing, due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition execution.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and increase efficiency.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing employees.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Hands-on execution

KPI development

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer. The COO will oversee the Company's core operating divisions while leading the execution of strategic initiatives designed to accelerate growth, improve scalability, and expand the Company's leadership position within their industry.

This individual will be responsible for optimizing and scaling the Company's existing businesses while helping develop the next generation of products, services, technologies, locations, and business models. The COO will play a critical role in translating the President's vision and strategic priorities into measurable organizational results.

*This position is 5 days on-site in Orange County*

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Company's various divisions.
• Improve operational efficiency, client experience, and profitability across all business units.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), operating dashboards, and performance management systems across the organization.
• Oversee inventory management strategies and controls.
• Improve inventory forecasting, purchasing, pricing, and working capital management.
• Develop operating plans for new business initiatives and expansion opportunities.
• Participate in the creation of new business models, products, services, and revenue streams.
• Lead operational planning and execution for new domestic and international offices.
• Support acquisition sourcing, due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition execution.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and increase organizational efficiency.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing employees and future leaders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, business management, consulting, investment banking, technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of inventory management practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Why Work Here

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the most respected and recognized brands in the company's industry. The COO will work directly with the President and CEO to drive growth, execute transformational initiatives, expand into new markets, and build the operational foundation for the Company's next chapter of success.