What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff position at Naviga?
About Our Client
Our client is a rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company, founded in 2021. The company has quickly scaled its operations, evolving from a small startup to a global business, including the acquisition of an operation in the Dominican Republic with over 3,000 employees. Now managing all operations in-house, they serve major wholesalers and distributors and is focused on adapting to change while driving operational excellence and significant future growth. They foster a collaborative, solution-oriented culture that values servant leadership, accountability, and innovation.
The Opportunity
This is a high-visibility, independent Chief of Staff position reporting directly to the CEO, Max. The primary purpose is to serve as the CEO's executive proxy, acting as an extension of his presence across the organization to enable him to focus on high-level strategy. This role will drive operational follow-through, manage cross-functional communication, and ensure the execution of key initiatives such as Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and ERP implementation.
What You Will Do
Act as the CEO's proxy in internal and external meetings, gathering updates on key performance indicators (KPIs), project statuses, and strategic initiatives.
Oversee operational tasks and coordinate effectively across multiple business functions, serving as a central point of communication.
Ensure high-priority initiatives, including S&OP, demand planning, ERP implementation, and governance processes (like board meeting prep), stay on track and are proactively communicated.
Regularly interface with key stakeholders, including the CFO, investors, and legal counsel.
Triage information, bring critical matters back to the CEO, and execute on his direction, with the potential to assume increasing decision-making authority over time.
Manage sensitive communications and operational challenges with high discretion and emotional intelligence.
Who You Are
Impeccable communication skills, comfortable communicating across diverse stakeholders, including legal counsel.
Specific experience in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry with a focus on Operations and Governance.
Proven high Emotional Intelligence (EQ), conflict resolution skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively under pressure.
A confident professional who can stand firm and resolve conflict.
Familiarity with standard business tools including Microsoft 365, Outlook, Slack, and general ERP software.
Strong preference for Florida-based candidates who can maintain a frequent, in-office presence.
Open to candidates from both lean startups and larger CPG organizations—the focus is on the ability to navigate competing priorities and drive outcomes.
The Ideal Candidate is a self-directed, well-rounded business professional who thrives in a fast-paced, founder-driven environment. Whether you come from a lean startup or a larger organization, you must possess the ability to navigate competing priorities, manage complexity, and drive concrete outcomes. You are a strategic executor who can quickly understand the CEO's priorities through a deep dive into the business and immediately take ownership of operational execution and communication. Your ability to think outside the box and contribute meaningfully to the company’s innovation and growth is paramount.
Why Join the Team?
This is a top-priority, critical hire where you will work shoulder-to-shoulder with the CEO in an independent, highly influential role. You will be instrumental in a rapidly scaling company. You will join a friendly, collaborative team that empowers leaders to contribute meaningfully and welcomes new ideas. Beyond a competitive salary and the potential for a bonus, the company offers a robust benefits package, including 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
________________________________________
About Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search
Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading provider of Executive Search, Contingent Workforce Solutions, Leadership and Individual Contributor hiring, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through expert talent acquisition. Our specialties include sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations hiring. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market trends, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search helps organizations build high-performing teams and navigate complex workforce challenges.
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
What is the career path for a Chief of Staff?
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Chief of Staff career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
