Chief Operating Officer

Confidential; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee full operational responsibilities in a dynamic, multi-shift environment. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of leadership experience in advanced manufacturing and proven success in managing large teams in a 24/7 operations setting. Key responsibilities include driving Lean initiatives, ensuring operational stability, and partnering with executive leadership on strategic planning. This full-time role offers an opportunity to impact organizational growth and efficiency significantly.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in advanced or precision manufacturing.
• Successfully led multi-shift, 24/7 operations with 200+ employees.
• Strong systems thinker with a Lean mindset.
• Financially literate, metrics-driven operator.
• Hands-on leadership style with executive presence.
• Technical Degree & Background Required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Ensure stability and performance in a 24/7 production environment.
• Build and execute scalable systems, processes, and KPIs.
• Drive Lean, continuous improvement, automation, and data‑driven decision making.
• Strengthen cross‑functional alignment and leadership accountability.
• Partner with executive leadership on capacity planning, growth strategy, and organizational design.
• Support new product introduction, advanced manufacturing technologies, and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Lean / Continuous Improvement mindset

Financial literacy

Hands-on leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical Degree

Job description

The COO will have full operational responsibility for a complex, multi-shift manufacturing organization, serving as the primary operational partner to the CEO. This leader will drive alignment, accountability, throughput, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily operations across manufacturing, engineering, tooling, automation, quality, and supply chain
• Ensure stability, performance, and consistency in a 24/7 production environment
• Build and execute scalable operating systems, processes, and KPIs
• Drive Lean, continuous improvement, automation, and data‑driven decision making
• Strengthen cross‑functional alignment and leadership accountability
• Partner with executive leadership on capacity planning, growth strategy, and organizational design
• Support new product introduction, advanced manufacturing technologies, and customer requirements

Ideal Background

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in advanced or precision manufacturing
• Proven success leading multi‑shift, 24/7 operations with 200+ employees
• Strong systems thinker with Lean / CI mindset
• Financially literate, metrics‑driven operator
• Hands‑on leadership style with executive presence
• Technical Degree & Background Required

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production

Manufacturing