Chief Operating Officer

East 57th Street Partners; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the private equity sector seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee operations and drive transformative growth. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of senior operational leadership in California-based multi-site businesses, with a focus on continuous improvement, team building, and strategic execution.

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Equity participation opportunity

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive senior operational leadership experience in PE-backed companies.
• Demonstrated success scaling teams and infrastructure.
• Expertise in supply chain, logistics, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and drive execution of strategic vision.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligning with growth objectives.
• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Candidates must be based in California and willing to travel within the state up to 50% of the time

Presented by: East 57th Street Partners

East 57th Street Partners is proud to partner with one of our premier private equity-backed clients in the search for a highly strategic and results-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator with a track record of leading transformational growth, scaling multi-site businesses, and building world-class teams.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COO will lead day-to-day operations and drive execution of the company’s strategic vision. The ideal candidate is a high-impact operational leader with deep experience across functions such as supply chain, logistics, production, and customer delivery. This role requires significant travel within California (approximately 50%) to support and oversee various business locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies that align with the company’s growth objectives and private equity value-creation goals
• Translate vision into clear plans with measurable outcomes across functional teams

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Oversee core operations including supply chain, production, customer service, and logistics
• Ensure excellence in execution, service delivery, and operational discipline across all business units

Team Development & Culture Building

• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams across multiple locations
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity

Process Improvement & Performance Optimization

• Identify and implement operational best practices to drive efficiency, cost savings, and scalability
• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure sustained improvement
• Lead digital transformation initiatives and data-driven decision-making to increase operational agility and visibility
• Ensure adherence to safety, legal, and regulatory requirements across all operating sites
• Proactively manage risk and crisis response planning

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with the executive team to align operations with strategic goals
• Manage and nurture key relationships with customers, vendors, and business partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive senior operational leadership experience in PE-backed, multi-site, or growth-stage companies
• Experience leading California-based operations with demonstrated success scaling teams and infrastructure
• Expertise in supply chain, logistics, and performance management
• Skilled at leading transformation efforts in dynamic environments
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% throughout California
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
• Equity participation opportunity (commensurate with role level)
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Leadership role with high visibility and growth potential

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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