Chief Operating Officer

Job Description About Exapta

Exapta helps progressive farmers improve profitability, soil health, and long‑term sustainability through specialized equipment, inspections, modifications, and technical expertise.

The company has built a strong reputation through trusted customer relationships, deep industry knowledge, and a team that is committed to helping customers succeed. Exapta is entering an important stage of growth and is investing in additional leadership capacity to support the next chapter of the business.

Exapta is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to serve as the CEO’s trusted partner, second‑in‑command, and leader of the company’s operating rhythm.

The COO will partner closely with the CEO and work alongside the General Manager, R&D Manager, and Sales Manager to strengthen the organization, improve alignment, support strong execution, and position the company for long‑term success.

The successful candidate will be a steady, confident leader who brings clarity, consistency, and follow‑through. They will know how to build trust, support leaders, create accountability, and help the organization grow while preserving the culture and relationships that make Exapta unique.

As Exapta has grown, many decisions, questions, and organizational challenges have naturally flowed through the CEO. While that approach helped build a successful company, continued growth requires greater leadership capacity across the organization.

The COO will help create that capacity by improving communication and coordination across departments, supporting organizational development, strengthening accountability, and ensuring company priorities move forward effectively.

The goal is to strengthen the leadership team, support the organization’s continued growth, and create the structure necessary for long‑term success.

The COO will help align and strengthen the company’s leadership team, including the General Manager, R&D Manager, and future sales leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Aligning the leadership team around company goals, priorities, and strategic initiatives
• Creating clarity around decision‑making, ownership, and accountability
• Supporting leaders in achieving departmental and company objectives
• Coaching and developing leaders to strengthen capability and confidence
• Facilitating productive leadership meetings and planning discussions
• Helping leaders navigate challenges, opportunities, and change
• Building trust, collaboration, and communication across the leadership team
• Strengthening leadership effectiveness throughout the organization
• Ensuring commitments are followed through and business results are achieved

The COO will help ensure the company operates effectively and that priorities are executed consistently across the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the General Manager to support operational success
• Identifying organizational bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
• Improving communication and coordination between departments
• Helping resolve issues that impact multiple functions of the business
• Supporting execution of strategic and operational priorities
• Establishing systems and processes that improve consistency and follow‑through
• Aligning resources, priorities, and initiatives with company objectives

The COO will help ensure Exapta has the talent and leadership capacity necessary to support future growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying organizational talent needs
• Leading recruiting efforts for key positions
• Supporting hiring decisions and onboarding processes
• Developing leadership development and succession planning initiatives
• Creating opportunities for employee growth and advancement
• Supporting employee engagement and retention
• Building a strong leadership bench for the future

The COO will partner with sales leadership to create greater visibility, consistency, and accountability within the sales function.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the hiring and…