COO, Light Industrial Staffing — Onsite in Cincinnati

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

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.