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Chief Operating Officer | Food Manufacturing
Colorado | Relocation Package Available
We are partnering with a high-growth food manufacturer in Colorado to identify a hands-on Chief Operating Officer who is ready to make a significant impact on the organization’s next stage of growth.
We’re looking for a progressive food manufacturing operations leader who has continued to take on greater responsibility throughout their career and has a track record of building teams, improving performance, and helping organizations scale.
This is not a sit-back executive role. The COO will work strategically with the CEO and leadership team while staying close to the plants, people, and day-to-day operations.
The Opportunity
The COO will provide leadership across:
- Manufacturing & Production
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Engineering
- Quality & Food Safety
- Planning & Logistics
- Continuous Improvement
This leader will help strengthen the operational foundation needed for continued growth, with a focus on people, performance, quality, accountability, and scalable processes.
What We’re Looking For
- Progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing
- Broad operational leadership across multiple functions
- Experience supporting or leading an organization through significant growth
- Strong understanding of plant operations and operational KPIs
- Financial and P&L acumen
- Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Experience improving quality, performance, efficiency, and execution
- A hands-on, visible leadership style
- A forward-thinking approach and willingness to challenge how things have traditionally been done
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the operational discipline needed to scale
You do not need extensive C-suite tenure to be considered.
We’re looking for someone who has built a strong foundation in food manufacturing operations, has demonstrated continued career growth, and is hungry for an opportunity to build, innovate, and make an impact.
Location: Colorado
Relocation: Competitive relocation package available
Salary : $325,000 - $400,000