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Job Title:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location:
Candidates must be based in
California
and willing to travel within the state up to
50% of the time
Presented by:
East 57th Street Partners
East 57th Street Partners is proud to partner with one of our premier private equity-backed clients in the search for a highly strategic and results-oriented
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator with a track record of leading transformational growth, scaling multi-site businesses, and building world-class teams.
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COO will lead day-to-day operations and drive execution of the company's strategic vision.
The ideal candidate is a high-impact operational leader with deep experience across functions such as supply chain, logistics, production, and customer delivery.
This role requires
significant travel within California (approximately 50%)
to support and oversee various business locations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute operational strategies that align with the company's growth objectives and private equity value-creation goals
Translate vision into clear plans with measurable outcomes across functional teams
Cross-Functional Leadership
Oversee core operations including supply chain, production, customer service, and logistics
Ensure excellence in execution, service delivery, and operational discipline across all business units
Team Development & Culture Building
Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams across multiple locations
Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity
Process Improvement & Performance Optimization
Identify and implement operational best practices to drive efficiency, cost savings, and scalability
Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure sustained improvement
Lead digital transformation initiatives and data-driven decision-making to increase operational agility and visibility
Ensure adherence to safety, legal, and regulatory requirements across all operating sites
Proactively manage risk and crisis response planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner closely with the executive team to align operations with strategic goals
Manage and nurture key relationships with customers, vendors, and business partners
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field required;
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive senior operational leadership experience in
PE-backed, multi-site, or growth-stage companies
Experience leading
California-based operations
with demonstrated success scaling teams and infrastructure
Expertise in supply chain, logistics, and performance management
Skilled at leading transformation efforts in dynamic environments
Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Willingness to
travel up to 50% throughout California
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
Equity participation opportunity (commensurate with role level)
Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Leadership role with high visibility and growth potential
Seniority level
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Business Consulting and Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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