SF Partners are working with a business based in West Midlands who are looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join the rapidly growing business.
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
Office based
c£100,000 - £125,000 plus benefits
You must have worked in a large scale logistics business previously - this is essential
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join a fast-growth, entrepreneurial logistics business in the West Midlands. The organisation has experienced significant growth and has reached a point where it requires an accomplished senior operational leader to help take the business through its next stage of development.
Working closely with the CEO, the COO will bring greater structure, operational discipline, controls and accountability across the organisation while protecting the entrepreneurial culture and pace that have contributed to the company's success.
This is not a role for someone who simply wants to oversee an already established corporate infrastructure. The successful individual will need to be comfortable getting close to the operation, identifying what needs to change and personally driving those improvements through the business.
The Role
The COO will take a senior leadership role across the operational function, creating the infrastructure and operating disciplines required to support continued growth.
A key priority will be introducing clear KPIs, processes, controls and performance management, creating greater visibility across the operation and ensuring individuals and teams are held accountable for delivery.
They will bring an experienced external perspective into the organisation, turning strategic objectives into practical operational delivery.
The role will suit somebody who has developed their career within a larger, sophisticated logistics organisation and now wants the opportunity to use that experience to make a visible impact within a smaller, fast-moving business.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall leadership of the operational function and support the CEO in delivering the company's growth strategy.
- Review the existing operating model and identify opportunities to improve structure, processes, controls and accountability. xgikmsk
- Introduce and embed meaningful operational KPIs and management information across the business.
- Establish clear performance expectations and ensure...
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