East 57th Street Partners
Overview
Job Title:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location:
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas (local candidates strongly preferred; relocation support available for the right candidate)
Company Overview
Our client, a private equity–backed distribution and logistics company with revenues of $250M, is entering a transformative stage of growth and operational scale. Known for its strong customer base and regional footprint, the company is focused on building best-in-class operations, expanding into new markets, and creating sustainable enterprise value.
Position Overview The COO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the private equity sponsor. This executive will oversee day-to-day operations across the company’s multi-site footprint, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and profitability. The COO will play a critical role in executing growth strategies, building infrastructure, and enhancing efficiency while maintaining a relentless focus on customer service.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
– Oversee daily operations across distribution, logistics, supply chain, and field services.
Scalability & Efficiency
– Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and operational best practices to support rapid growth.
P&L Accountability
– Partner with the CEO and CFO to ensure revenue growth and margin expansion while delivering strong cash flow.
Team Leadership
– Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team across operations, supply chain, and customer service.
Growth Execution
– Support organic expansion and M&A integration initiatives, ensuring smooth onboarding and operational alignment.
Customer Excellence
– Champion a culture of customer focus, ensuring service quality and operational reliability.
Technology & Systems
– Implement technology solutions (ERP, WMS, TMS, automation tools) that enhance scalability and efficiency.
Board & Investor Alignment
– Collaborate with the CEO in providing operational updates, KPIs, and strategic initiatives to the Board and PE sponsor.
Qualifications
Proven track record as a COO, SVP/EVP of Operations, or divisional leader in distribution, logistics, supply chain, or related industries.
Experience leading businesses in the $100M–$500M revenue range, ideally within PE-backed environments.
Strong operational and financial acumen, with direct oversight of large-scale operations and P&L responsibility.
Success driving process improvement, technology enablement, and cultural transformation in high-growth companies.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site operations and scaling teams.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Compensation
Competitive
base salary
Performance-based
annual bonus
Meaningful
equity participation
tied to value creation
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Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location:
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas (local candidates strongly preferred; relocation support available for the right candidate)
Company Overview
Our client, a private equity–backed distribution and logistics company with revenues of $250M, is entering a transformative stage of growth and operational scale. Known for its strong customer base and regional footprint, the company is focused on building best-in-class operations, expanding into new markets, and creating sustainable enterprise value.
Position Overview The COO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the private equity sponsor. This executive will oversee day-to-day operations across the company’s multi-site footprint, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and profitability. The COO will play a critical role in executing growth strategies, building infrastructure, and enhancing efficiency while maintaining a relentless focus on customer service.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
– Oversee daily operations across distribution, logistics, supply chain, and field services.
Scalability & Efficiency
– Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and operational best practices to support rapid growth.
P&L Accountability
– Partner with the CEO and CFO to ensure revenue growth and margin expansion while delivering strong cash flow.
Team Leadership
– Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team across operations, supply chain, and customer service.
Growth Execution
– Support organic expansion and M&A integration initiatives, ensuring smooth onboarding and operational alignment.
Customer Excellence
– Champion a culture of customer focus, ensuring service quality and operational reliability.
Technology & Systems
– Implement technology solutions (ERP, WMS, TMS, automation tools) that enhance scalability and efficiency.
Board & Investor Alignment
– Collaborate with the CEO in providing operational updates, KPIs, and strategic initiatives to the Board and PE sponsor.
Qualifications
Proven track record as a COO, SVP/EVP of Operations, or divisional leader in distribution, logistics, supply chain, or related industries.
Experience leading businesses in the $100M–$500M revenue range, ideally within PE-backed environments.
Strong operational and financial acumen, with direct oversight of large-scale operations and P&L responsibility.
Success driving process improvement, technology enablement, and cultural transformation in high-growth companies.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site operations and scaling teams.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Compensation
Competitive
base salary
Performance-based
annual bonus
Meaningful
equity participation
tied to value creation
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