Chief Operating Officer — Scale Asset-Intensive Ops & Safety

Rhema Executives; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhema Executives seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead enterprise-wide operations across manufacturing, field service, maintenance, and logistics. The role drives strategic execution, safety governance, and scalable profitability for asset-intensive operations.

The candidate will oversee asset lifecycle management, digital transformation initiatives, and capital-intensive asset performance, with extensive travel across the United States.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in asset-intensive industries.
• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing and service operations.
• Proven ability to drive transformation, safety, and cost optimization.
• Strong regulatory compliance and safety governance background.
• Background in asset lifecycle management and predictive maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-wide operational leadership across manufacturing, service, maintenance, and logistics.
• Drive operational excellence, scalability, and profitability.
• Develop leadership teams and alignment across functions.
• Oversight of safety governance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead digital transformation and technology-enabled performance improvements.
• Travel frequently across US facilities; on-site or hybrid role.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multi-site operations

Safety governance

Regulatory compliance

Strategic execution

Digital transformation

Asset lifecycle management

Predictive maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Rhema Executives seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead enterprise-wide operations across manufacturing, field service, maintenance, and logistics. The role drives strategic execution, safety governance, and scalable profitability for asset-intensive operations.

The candidate will oversee asset lifecycle management, digital transformation initiatives, and capital-intensive asset performance, with extensive travel across the United States.