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Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Industrial Distribution & M&A
Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 Annual Bonus tied to KPI's
Location: Tampa / Gibsonton, FL (Onsite)
Travel: 10–30% (Regional/National)
Position Overview
Our client is a dominant leader in the marine construction supply industry, currently executing an aggressive "Buy & Build" growth strategy.
We are seeking a high-impact, hands-on COO to architect a scalable operating platform. You will partner directly with the Owner to transform a successful local operation into a multi-site national powerhouse. While the Owner focuses on deal-making, you will own the Post-Acquisition Integration Playbook and the day-to-day P&L.
CORE STRATEGIC PILLARS
The Scalability Architect: Translate a $50M vision into a functional roadmap. You aren't just managing what exists; you are building the systems (ERP/WMS) and SOPs that will be "copy-pasted" into every new acquisition.
M&A Integration Lead: Own the end-to-end operational integration of acquired companies. You will manage Day 1 transitions and 90-day synergy milestones to ensure new locations are accretive and culturally aligned.
Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization: Drive gross margin improvements through freight optimization, vendor negotiations, and sophisticated inventory turn management across a growing multi-site network.
P&L & KPI Ownership: Build the "Operating Rhythm" of the company. Develop dashboards that track labor productivity, safety, and service levels, ensuring site managers are held accountable to financial targets.
Required Qualifications
10 Years of Operations Leadership: Proven track record in industrial distribution, building materials, marine, or heavy construction environments.
The "Builder" Track Record: Specific experience scaling a company (e.g., $10M to $50M ) or leading multi-site expansions.
M&A Experience: You must have a history of integrating acquired businesses—standardizing their processes, systems, and teams without losing their core value.
Financial Acumen: Strong P&L management experience with the ability to identify margin-expansion opportunities within the supply chain.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business preferred); MBA is a significant plus.
CULTURAL FIT
Low Ego, High Impact: You are comfortable moving from the boardroom to the warehouse yard.
Data-Driven: You lead by the numbers but understand the "human element" of change management during acquisitions.
Bias for Action: In an owner-led organization, speed and practical judgment are more valuable than theoretical "corporate" models.
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Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 Annual Bonus tied to KPI's
Location: Tampa / Gibsonton, FL (Onsite)
Travel: 10–30% (Regional/National)
Position Overview
Our client is a dominant leader in the marine construction supply industry, currently executing an aggressive "Buy & Build" growth strategy.
We are seeking a high-impact, hands-on COO to architect a scalable operating platform. You will partner directly with the Owner to transform a successful local operation into a multi-site national powerhouse. While the Owner focuses on deal-making, you will own the Post-Acquisition Integration Playbook and the day-to-day P&L.
CORE STRATEGIC PILLARS
The Scalability Architect: Translate a $50M vision into a functional roadmap. You aren't just managing what exists; you are building the systems (ERP/WMS) and SOPs that will be "copy-pasted" into every new acquisition.
M&A Integration Lead: Own the end-to-end operational integration of acquired companies. You will manage Day 1 transitions and 90-day synergy milestones to ensure new locations are accretive and culturally aligned.
Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization: Drive gross margin improvements through freight optimization, vendor negotiations, and sophisticated inventory turn management across a growing multi-site network.
P&L & KPI Ownership: Build the "Operating Rhythm" of the company. Develop dashboards that track labor productivity, safety, and service levels, ensuring site managers are held accountable to financial targets.
Required Qualifications
10 Years of Operations Leadership: Proven track record in industrial distribution, building materials, marine, or heavy construction environments.
The "Builder" Track Record: Specific experience scaling a company (e.g., $10M to $50M ) or leading multi-site expansions.
M&A Experience: You must have a history of integrating acquired businesses—standardizing their processes, systems, and teams without losing their core value.
Financial Acumen: Strong P&L management experience with the ability to identify margin-expansion opportunities within the supply chain.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business preferred); MBA is a significant plus.
CULTURAL FIT
Low Ego, High Impact: You are comfortable moving from the boardroom to the warehouse yard.
Data-Driven: You lead by the numbers but understand the "human element" of change management during acquisitions.
Bias for Action: In an owner-led organization, speed and practical judgment are more valuable than theoretical "corporate" models.
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Salary : $175,000 - $225,000