Regional Chief Operating Officer

Regional Chief Operating Officer page is loaded## Regional Chief Operating Officer locations:
Richardson,TX- USAtime type:
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March 19, 2026 (26 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) – R&R
** We’re looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking
** Regional COO
** to lead operational excellence across our region. In this high‑impact role, you’ll shape customer service performance, streamline supply chain operations, elevate SHEQ standards, drive financial efficiency, and lead post‑merger integration—while developing strong, high‑performing teams.##
** What You’ll Do
**** Customer & Service Leadership
*** Define and execute the regional customer service strategy and service model.
* Drive performance, quality, SLA adherence, and customer satisfaction.
* Champion a strong voice‑of‑the‑customer culture.
** Supply Chain & Operational Excellence
*** Lead regional supply chain strategy aligned with global standards.
* Improve logistics, network optimization, forecasting, and inventory performance.
* Drive digitalization, process automation, and continuous improvement.
* Strengthen order‑to‑cash processes and operational efficiency.
** SHEQ Leadership
*** Ensure SHEQ compliance, governance, and proactive safety culture.
* Oversee audits, certifications, and corrective action programs.
** Financial Stewardship
*** Drive performance across working capital, gross margin, and EBIT.
* Partner with commercial leaders on cost‑to‑serve and operational sustainability.
* Lead budget and forecast processes for regional operations.
** Post‑Merger Integration
*** Lead operational integration, systems alignment, and 100‑day plans.
* Harmonize processes across acquisitions and regional operations.
** People Leadership
*** Develop talent, build engaged teams, and elevate performance.
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.##
** What You Bring
*** Masters in economics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus)
* 10+ years of senior leadership in service, logistics, distribution, or related industrial sectors
* Strong track record leading multi‑country operations
* Expertise in operational excellence, supply chain, and transformation
* Proven leadership in complex, fast‑moving environments
** Preferred Experience
*** Working knowledge of ERP/CRM systems and MS office suite
* Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
** Role Scope
*** Regional responsibility for **€13–25M revenues
** and **€6–15M EBIT
*** Leadership across
** 200–400 FTEs
*** Multi‑country operational oversight with medium organizational complexity
** Business Travel
** To be successful in this role, significant travel to collaborate with teams is  required. Travel is approximately 30-40% at minimum, both domestic and internationally.##
** Why This Role Matters
** This is a strategic leadership opportunity to run regional operations, drive transformation, and build the operational foundation for sustainable growth. If you’re energized by leading people, optimizing performance, and shaping the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 3,800 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by +2,700 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2022).

Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE.Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive
-business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader…