Chief Operating Officer

• Has significant senior level manufacturing or production experience
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• Has personally led manufacturing or production operations rather than simply reported on them
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• Has a strong track record in process improvement and operational efficiency
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• Is comfortable working across sites, teams and international environments
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• Has worked closely with a founder or highly involved CEO
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• Is hands on and willing to get involved in the detail• Builds genuine relationships with teams and earns respect• Has strong commercial understanding alongside operational expertise
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• Has no ego and wants to make the business better, not make their own position bigger
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• Communicates clearly, directly and without unnecessary complexityIndustry background is less important than the quality of their manufacturing, process and operational leadership.

This is a confidential search. The identity of the business and full details of the opportunity will be shared directly with relevant candidates. If you’re an experienced COO or senior operational leader who believes you could be a strong fit, please apply confidentially through Castle & Co. Search.

‍• Leading manufacturing and production operations
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• Driving process improvement, efficiency and operational performance
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• Building structure and consistency across complex operations
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• Leading teams across multiple locations and environments

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• Working closely with the CEO on operational and strategic priorities• Developing strong relationships with the people doing the work
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• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, productivity and efficiency
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• Supporting commercial decision making through strong operational insight
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• Creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement