COO

Job Description: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

ExecutiveLeadership Industrial&SupplyChainOperations

1. Position Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company's overall operational activities, with a strong focus on industrial operations, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, warehousing, and end-to-end supply chain management.

The COO will translate the company's strategic objectives into operational plans, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, productivity, business growth, and sustainable profitability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex industrial and logistics operations, leading large multidisciplinary teams, implementing operational improvement initiatives, and building efficient, integrated supply chain systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's operational strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Oversee all operational functions, ensuring efficiency, quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Translate strategic business plans into measurable operational objectives and KPIs.
• Lead organizational transformation, operational restructuring, and business expansion initiatives.
• Establish operational policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and performance management systems.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors on strategic decisions and business development.

B. Industrial & Manufacturing Operations

• Oversee industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, production operations, and technical departments.
• Improve production efficiency, capacity utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure effective production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage maintenance strategies, asset reliability, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with industrial safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Optimize production costs while maintaining product quality and delivery commitments.

C. Supply Chain Management

• Lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain, including:
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement.
  • Supplier and vendor management.
  • Demand and supply planning.
  • Inventory and materials management.
  • Warehousing and distribution.
  • Logistics and transportation.
• Develop supply chain strategies to improve service levels, reduce costs, and minimize operational risks.
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers, logistics providers, and business partners.
• Improve inventory turnover, working capital efficiency, and procurement effectiveness.
• Implement integrated S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience and business continuity planning.

D. Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee domestic and international transportation, fleet management, freight forwarding, and distribution operations.
• Optimize transportation networks, delivery routes, and logistics costs.
• Manage warehouse operations, storage capacity, order fulfillment, and distribution centers.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products and materials.
• Develop logistics performance metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee customs clearance, import/export processes, and relevant regulatory requirements.

E. Financial & Cost Management

• Develop and manage operational budgets and cost-control programs.
• Monitor operational expenditures, capital expenditures (CAPEX), and investment returns.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce operational waste.
• Ensure effective allocation and utilization of human, financial, and physical resources.
• Drive productivity improvements and operational cost optimization.

F. People & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop senior management teams across operations, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain.
• Establish accountability, performance standards, and clear reporting structures.
• Build a high-performance organizational culture focused on execution and continuous improvement.
• Develop succession plans and leadership capabilities.
• Ensure effective coordination between commercial, finance, technical, and operational departments.

G. Technology & Digital Transformation

• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP, WMS, TMS, and supply chain management systems.
• Drive operational automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Use data analytics and performance dashboards to support decision-making.
• Improve operational visibility, forecasting accuracy, and process integration.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The COO will be evaluated against measurable operational and financial performance indicators, including:

Area

Key Performance Indicators

Industrial Operations

Production efficiency, OEE, capacity utilization

Manufacturing

Unit production cost, yield, scrap and waste

Supply Chain

Inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, OTIF

Procurement

Cost savings, supplier performance, procurement lead time

Logistics

Transportation cost, delivery performance, fleet utilization

Warehousing

Warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy

Financial

Operating margin, EBITDA contribution, cost reduction

Quality & Safety

Defect rate, workplace incidents, compliance

People

Employee productivity, retention, leadership development

4. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• MBA, Master's degree in Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15–20 years of professional experience, with at least 7–10 years in senior executive or director-level operational leadership positions.
• Proven experience managing industrial operations, manufacturing facilities, logistics networks, and complex supply chains.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale operations, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong track record in operational restructuring, cost optimization, productivity improvement, and business transformation.
• Experience implementing ERP and integrated operational management systems.
• Knowledge of international trade, procurement, logistics, and regulatory compliance.