Chief Operating Officer JN -102026-182694

Goodwin Recruiting; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare Coverage

PTO

Bonus

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Chief Operating Officer to oversee company operations, boost manufacturing performance, and guide growth from Santa Monica, California. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership in plastics, polymers, packaging, or related industries and a proven ability to raise capacity, quality, and on-time delivery while building high-performance teams.

You will manage budgets, lead supply chain and logistics, and collaborate with the CEO and leadership team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience leading manufacturing facilities, production teams, or complex multi-department operations.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and profitability initiatives.
• MBA or related master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including manufacturing, planning, logistics, and supply chain.
• Improve capacity, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead large-scale manufacturing and warehouse operations and staffing.
• Plan site build-out of new manufacturing and distribution centers.
• Establish operating procedures, KPIs, and reporting for leadership.
• Drive budgets, expenses, and profitability improvements.
• Collaborate with CEO and executive team on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

Supply chain management

Budgeting & cost control

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Executive communication

Education

MBA or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Chief Operating Officer

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Chief Operating Officer to oversee company operations, improve manufacturing performance, and help lead the organization through its next stage of growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on executive with significant experience in manufacturing, plant operations, supply chain management, and organizational leadership. Experience in plastics, polymers, packaging, or related manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.

Chief Operating Officer Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations, manufacturing activities, production planning, logistics, and supply chain functions.
• Improve production capacity, efficiency, product quality, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.
• Lead large-scale manufacturing and warehouse operations, including staffing, workflow, safety, and facility performance.
• Lead the planning, site selection, build-out, and ramp-up of new manufacturing and distribution centers as the company scales.
• Establish operating procedures, performance metrics, and accountability systems that improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Manage operating budgets, monitor expenses, control costs, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, supplier relationships, material availability, and logistics.
• Recruit, develop, and manage department leaders and employees while building a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Partner with the Founder, CEO, and leadership team to develop and execute business plans, operational strategies, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing standards, workplace safety requirements, environmental regulations, and quality-control procedures, including food-grade and sustainability certifications.
• Coordinate operations with sales and customer-facing teams to meet customer commitments and support new business, including the customer take-back and material recovery program.
• Establish operational KPIs and provide regular performance updates, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Chief Operating Officer Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing facilities, production teams, or complex multi-department operations.
• Experience managing budgets, operating expenses, production targets, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, inventory control, production planning, and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to build effective teams, implement systems, and improve operational performance.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, including experience working directly with CEOs and executive teams.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
• Masters in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

Chief Operating Officer Benefits

• Equity
• Healthcare Coverage
• PTO
• Bonus

, $250,000 - $350,000,