Chief Operating Officer

LHH is assisting a mission-driven nonprofit organization who seeks an experienced operational executive to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a key member of the executive leadership team. This individual will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across supply chain, logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, facilities, compliance, safety, and program operations, ensuring efficient service delivery while supporting organizational growth and community impact.
This person will:

• Lead day-to-day organizational operations and drive strategic initiatives in partnership with the CEO.
  
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and distribution functions.
  
• Establish operational KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, transportation, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Oversee facilities, fleet, equipment, asset management, and capital improvement projects.
  
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
  
• Partner on budget development, financial stewardship, and long-term organizational planning.
  
• Represent the organization with community partners, vendors, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
  
• Strategic Leadership, Operations Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Inventory & Distribution, Compliance & Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Team Development, Process Improvement, Mission-Driven Leadership
  

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or a related field.
  
• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience.
  
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple business functions.
  
• Strong background in supply chain, logistics, distribution, warehousing, transportation, or large-scale operational environments.
  
• Experience managing budgets, performance metrics, and process improvement initiatives.
  
• Proven leadership, communication, problem-solving, and change management skills.
  

Preferred:

• Nonprofit, food distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or community service organization experience.
  
• Knowledge of food safety, warehouse operations, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Experience leading volunteer-supported operations.
  
• MBA, MPA, or related advanced degree.
  
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
  

Strategic Leadership • Operations Management • Supply Chain & Logistics • Inventory & Distribution • Compliance & Risk Management • Financial Acumen • Team Development • Process Improvement • Stakeholder Engagement • Mission-Driven Leadership

Compensation: $140,000-$155,000

Location: Roseville, CA

Job Order Being Managed By: Nadina Jackson

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Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $155,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Nadina Jackson


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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