Job Description:

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER This is managing a team of around 20 FTE and growing. This is great for a seasoned managerdirectorVP with large number of direct reports and experience to take their career to the next level! Our Client: Manufacturer of custom aquatic environmental equipment and custom conveyor systems located in Southeastern Wisconsin. The manufacturer is a leader in aquatic waterway maintenance and conservation solutions with shoreline maintenance equipment, weed management equipment, and aquatic trash skimming equipment.The company is a family-held business with one of the owners wishing to retire. This situation of a retiring business owner has created a need for succession planning and hiring a new business leader for their operations team. Value Proposition: Our client is the world's leading custom design and manufacturer of aquatic equipment to customers worldwide. They are leaders in understanding government regulations and specification and creating unique design solutions. Our Client is the leader in innovation and customer loyalty in the surface water equipment industry.The Location: Greater Milwaukee AreaThe Position: The Chief Operating Officer will coach and lead the team in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Engineering, Customer Service, Finance and Human Resources. The COO will work with the PresidentOwner, Sales, and Marketing to execute the operations plan to meet the strategic and financial goals developed by the executive bination of education and experience preferably in business, engineering, or technology. An MBA is a plus. Must be excited facilitating innovative aquatics solutions using design engineering and sheet metal fabrication to create unique equipment for our partnerscustomers. Must be a servant leader and enjoy working with and coaching a team to execute a plan to meet the manufacturing and operations goals.Excited to be a Leader for the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Scheduling Engineering, Customer Service, Finance and Human Resources. As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to the strategic plan, develop the resources and plan to execute strategies. Evaluate leadership team and recommend appropriate structure, roles, and responsibilitiesStrong financial acumen to understand P & L, cost, and opportunities for improvement.Enjoy the challenges of Strategic Planning and day-to-day execution with the following responsibilities:Develop and execute organizational communication plansCreate and execute Strategic Workforce and Capital Expenditure plansDevelop organizational Key Performance Indicators and create plans to improve the metricsReporting to internal and external stakeholders progress to the strategic planDevelop and execute an organizational cultural plan to the stated company valuesDevelop and Implement an organizational quality system Successful candidates will possess the following competencies: Accountability CultureTeam Building, Collaboration, Teamwork & Interpersonal SkillsManufacturing Operations & Product DeliveryFinance and BusinessCritical Thinking and Problem-Solving and Decision MakingStrategy Development and ExecutionSuccessful candidates will be energized by our Values:Customer and employee focused.Positive, can-do attitudePassionate and proud of our workWinning as a teamSustainable business for the futurePosition Availability: ImmediateCompensation: Fair Base salary plus a competitive incentive program and bonus based on personal and company performance to plan. Tremendous opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking company that is making the world a cleaner place to live.