Operations and COO Leadership

Chief Operating Officer

A distribution and logistics business is appointing a chief operating officer to bring consistency to a growing operating footprint. The mandate focuses on process discipline, service reliability and the leadership of a distributed workforce.

Salary range
$1,000,000 – $1,300,000 per year
Location
Chicago, IL
Working pattern
On-site
Appointment
Full-time

The Mandate

A distribution and logistics business is appointing a chief operating officer to bring consistency to a growing operating footprint. The mandate focuses on process discipline, service reliability and the leadership of a distributed workforce.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations across sites, scheduling and service delivery.
  • Introduce operating metrics that hold across locations.
  • Develop site leadership and front-line management capability.
  • Drive cost-to-serve and capacity planning decisions.

Experience sought

  • Operating leadership across multiple sites or regions.
  • Experience improving service levels while controlling cost.
  • A practical, visible approach to leading operational teams.
  • Comfort with performance data and continuous improvement.
Chicago, IL

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Chief Operating Officer

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