Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

About the Company

Expanding consumer packaged goods (CPG) company

Industry
Consumer Services

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to the CEO. This high-visibility, independent role is pivotal in driving operational follow-through, managing cross-functional communication, and ensuring the execution of key initiatives. The successful candidate will act as the CEO's proxy in various meetings, oversee operational tasks, and coordinate across multiple business functions. Specific responsibilities include staying on top of high-priority initiatives such as S&OP, demand planning, and ERP implementation, and proactively communicating their status. The role also involves regular interaction with key stakeholders, including the CFO, investors, and legal counsel, and requires the ability to manage sensitive communications and operational challenges with discretion and emotional intelligence. The ideal candidate for this position at the company will have impeccable communication skills, specific experience in the CPG industry with a focus on operations and governance, and a proven track record of high emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and effective collaboration. They should be a confident professional, familiar with standard business tools, and capable of standing firm and resolving conflicts. The role demands a self-directed, well-rounded business professional who can thrive in a fast-paced, founder-driven environment, and who is adept at navigating competing priorities to drive concrete outcomes. The Chief of Staff will be a strategic executor, able to quickly understand the CEO's priorities and take ownership of operational execution and communication, while also contributing to the company's innovation and growth.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• General Management
• Strategy
• Operations