Chief Operating Officer

Wallingford, United States

Company: RM Staffing B.V.

Posted: 21.05.2026

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Location:

Wallingford, United States

Listing type:
Basic

EU work permit required:
No

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee day‑to‑day administrative and operational functions. Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO ensures the company executes its strategy efficiently, drives operational scalability, and maintains a high‑performance culture across all departments.

• Operational Leadership & Management:
  Oversee daily operations across critical departments, including Operations, HR, IT, and other core business functions.
• Process Optimization:
  Design, implement, and continuously monitor standardized procedures and workflows to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify, evaluate, and mitigate key operational risks to ensure compliance, business continuity, and organizational stability.
• Strategic Planning & Execution:
  Translate the CEO's long‑term vision into clear, actionable operational plans and departmental targets.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Establish, track, and analyze KPI metrics, reporting insights to the CEO and recommending corrective actions.
• Growth & Scalability:
  Lead initiatives that build infrastructure, technology, and organizational structure to support sustainable growth.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship:
  Collaborate with the CFO to manage the operating budget, control expenses, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Resource Allocation:
  Manage and allocate internal resources (personnel, technology, capital) to support all strategic projects and operations.
• Talent & Culture Development:
  Mentor department heads and senior leadership, fostering accountability and continuous professional development.
• Culture Champion:
  Uphold the company's core values, ensuring internal culture supports high performance and drives employee engagement and retention.

• Minimum 4+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations.
• Proven track record scaling operations, driving efficiency, and managing complex cross‑departmental functions.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and strategic planning frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Executive Leadership, Strategic Management) are highly beneficial.

• Strategic impact:
  Opportunity to influence and execute core business strategy alongside the CEO and Board.
• Executive leadership:
  Lead and mentor a high‑caliber team across all major operational units.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and learning.
• Flexibility (remote work options).