Chief Operation Officer; COO

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Manufacturing

Growing manufacturing company seeking a hands-on COO to lead operations, financial performance, and organizational growth in a fast-paced production environment. This executive must bring experience from elite, high-growth technology environments and have the ability to scale an early-stage, venture-backed company quickly and efficiently through Series A growth stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing and operational activities
• Manage budgeting, KPIs, margins, forecasting, operational tracking, and financial performance
• Lead hiring, workforce planning, HR strategy, and team development
• Drive operational efficiency, process improvement, scalability, and profitability
• Communicate regularly with executives, stakeholders, investors, and board members
• Support rapid growth initiatives within a venture-backed environment
• Build scalable operational infrastructure, systems, and processes for accelerated expansion

Qualifications

• Proven COO, VP Operations, or senior operational leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience scaling early-stage or Series A venture-backed companies
• Background working in elite, high-growth technology environments, including companies founded or led by top-tier innovators or major tech organizations
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in KPIs, forecasting, budgeting, margin management, and operational analytics
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Demonstrated ability to scale organizations quickly and efficiently while maintaining operational excellence
• Preferred background from Elon Musk-affiliated companies or other major "big tech" organizations known for rapid innovation and execution
• Must be comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and physically capable of navigating production facilities