COO - Light Industrial Staffing - Cincinnatti, Ohio

MeeDerby; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

MeeDerby is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations in a top light industrial staffing firm. The role involves managing 5-7 VP-level reports, guiding recruiting operations, and partnering with the executive team to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, deep staffing industry knowledge, and a proven track record of operational excellence. On-site work in Cincinnati, with travel and acquisitions involvement expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Ideally 10+ years of professional/management experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role in the staffing industry.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily staffing and recruiting operations in coordination with other departments.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve productivity and performance.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth and execute them.
• Develop and improve fulfillment operational procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify new business opportunities and markets for expansion.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, allied partners).
• 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

Budgeting

Staffing industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

COO - Light Industrial Staffing - Cincinnatti, OH

Our client one of the largest privately held light industrial staffing firms, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and strengthen day-to-day operations. Role will have 5-7 direct reports at the VP Level. Will be responsible for overseeing the daily recruiting operations of the company, ensuring efficient and effective execution of business strategies. The COO will work closely with the CEO, CFO, CSO and other executive team members to develop and implement growth strategies, improve operational efficiencies, and drive profitability. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the staffing industry, excellent leadership skills, and a track record of operational excellence.

KEY 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.

Requirements

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Ideally 10+ years of professional/management experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role in the staffing industry. Proven track record of successfully 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.

Executive level compensation with aggressive variable compensation package based on company growth and performance

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