Chief Operating Officer (COO), Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing

Chief Operating Officer (COO), Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing

About the Company

Innovation-driven manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for life-saving medical technologies.

Industry
Medical Devices

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a strong background in engineer-to-order manufacturing to lead its global operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence across all manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, scheduling, warehousing, and logistics functions. This role demands a leader who can champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, and who has a proven track record in leading highly customized manufacturing environments. The COO will also be tasked with leading strategic initiatives, developing and mentoring operational leaders, and establishing meaningful operational KPIs to support the company's long-term growth. Candidates for the COO position at the company should have executive manufacturing leadership experience and a hands-on, player-coach leadership style. The role requires a leader who can foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and who is adept at leading cross-functional organizations. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for an advanced degree, and the ideal candidate will have a background in Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The opportunity is with a stable, growing organization that values a people-first culture and is backed by a long-term ownership group. The COO will have the chance to make a significant impact on the business and its people, and to shape the operational strategy while remaining closely connected to the business.

Functions

• Operations