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A rapidly growing and highly reputable manufacturer of cutting-edge equipment and tooling seeks to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO) due to their continued international scale. Reporting to the Owner and CEO, this role will strategically lead commercial, engineering, and manufacturing/operations activities for the organization and play an integral role in developing and implementing long-term strategic growth strategies during this exciting phase of growth and operational maturity. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Southeast Ohio.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership and strategic oversight of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams, ensuring cross-functional alignment and operational excellence.
• Drive execution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, delivery, cost, sales growth, and new product development.
• Lead and mentor department heads in engineering, production, operations, sales, service, and procurement to build a high-performance leadership culture.
• Establish and implement strategic growth plans in coordination with the Owner, including expansion of domestic and international operations.
• Partner with internal teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing efficiency, supply chain performance, and product quality.
• Support business development initiatives by aligning commercial and operational strategies to meet evolving customer needs and market trends.
• Oversee financial planning for operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation in alignment with company goals.
• Develop robust systems and processes to scale the business while maintaining agility, technical excellence, and customer responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
• Proven track record of P&L responsibility, operational scaling, and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience supporting or directly leading sales, business development, or customer strategy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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