COO, Light Industrial Staffing — Cincinnati (On-site)

MeeDerby; Ohio; On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

MeeDerby is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations for a large light industrial staffing firm. The role will have 5-7 direct VP-level reports and requires overseeing recruiting operations, implementing growth strategies, and driving profitability.

The successful candidate has 10+ years of leadership in staffing, an MBA is preferred, and is willing to be on-site in Cincinnati, OH. Travel up to 25% and acquisitions involvement are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional/management experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role in the staffing industry.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling operational functions.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Willingness to work on-site in Cincinnati, OH
• Travel up to 25% of the time to provide on-site leadership and support for national operations, centers and regions.
• Be onsite for acquisitions for 2+ weeks after taking over ownership.
• Attend conferences, vendor events, client, and team-building events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily staffing and recruiting operations of the company and the work in conjunction with other departments (Operations, Marketing, Accounting, HR, IT, Sales, Learning and Development, etc.).
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve productivity and performance centered around staffing operations.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth and execute them.
• Develop and improve fulfillment operational procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Work in conjunction with sales team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities and markets for expansion.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, allied partners, etc.).
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements in the staffing industry and implement relevant innovations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Job description

MeeDerby is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations for a large light industrial staffing firm. The role will have 5-7 direct VP-level reports and requires overseeing recruiting operations, implementing growth strategies, and driving profitability.

The successful candidate has 10+ years of leadership in staffing, an MBA is preferred, and is willing to be on-site in Cincinnati, OH. Travel up to 25% and acquisitions involvement are part of the role.