Company

COO, Cincinnati OH

ChiefOperatingOfficer(COO)

$175–200k Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Chief Operating Officer (COO). Skills: operational performance, delivery excellence, overall efficiency, process optimization, resource allocation, performance management, operational scalability, continuous improvement, operational discipline, high-quality client outcomes. Lead day-to-day operations, including print production, mail fulfillment, logistics, facilities, and client delivery teams. Implement scalable processes, SOPs, and operational best practices across all departments and sites”

What You'll Achieve.

operational performance; delivery excellence; overall efficiency; aligned with strategic goals and growth objectives; high-quality client outcomes; efficiency; quality; labor optimization; turnaround time; cost reduction; timely, accurate, and compliant execution of production programs and client deliverables; meet operational and client targets; On-time delivery Percentage; Jobs Delivered Without Rework or Complaint; Equipment Utilization; Cost per Job / Cost per 1, 000 Pieces; OSHA Safety & Compliance Metrics; Cross-Site Operational Consistency; Labor Efficiency & Productivity Metrics; Waste and Scrap Reduction; Capacity Utilization; Client Escalation Rate; Process Improvement Implementation Rate; Operational Budget Adherence; operational scalability; operational discipline; high-quality client outcomes

Industry & Context.

COO, Cincinnati OH
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving skills; analytical and quantitative skills

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel periodically to company locations, client sites, or vendor facilities, Ability to sit, stand, walk, and operate office equipment regularly, Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs, visual acuity and ability to work in both office and production environments, Multi-site operational oversight and periodic travel required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 10 years of progressive operational leadership experience, At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing manufacturing, print/mail, fulfillment, logistics, or service operations, Proven success leading multi-site operations and high-performance teams, Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, communication, facilitation, and executive presentation abilities, Experience managing budgets, capital investments, and operational financial performance, Ability to lead change initiatives and scale operational processes, interpersonal leadership skills with the ability to influence teams across departments and locations, Knowledge of operational metrics, compliance standards, and industry best practices related to print, mailing, fulfillment, or manufacturing environments

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

What You'll Do.

Lead day-to-day operations

including print production

and client delivery teams

Implement scalable processes

and operational best practices across all departments and sites

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency

and compliant execution of production programs and client deliverables

Oversee capacity planning

and equipment utilization to meet operational and client targets

Monitor and improve KPIs including: On-time delivery

Champion cross-site operational alignment and collaboration

Partner with Finance on costing

and capital investment planning

Collaborate with IT and Strategy teams to implement automation

technology enhancements

and workflow improvements

and professional development to department heads

and retention efforts alongside Human Resources

and audit-ready work environment

Participate in executive-level strategic planning and operational forecasting

Report operational performance metrics and recommendations to executive leadership

Foster a culture of accountability

continuous improvement

and client-focused execution

Perform additional duties as needed to support organizational objectives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; cross-site operational alignment and collaboration; Partner with Finance on costing, margin improvement, budgeting, and capital investment planning; Collaborate with IT and Strategy teams to implement automation, technology enhancements, and workflow improvements; Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development to department heads, supervisors, and site leaders; Support recruiting, training, and retention efforts alongside Human Resources; Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and client-focused execution; interpersonal leadership skills with the ability to influence teams across departments and locations; Frequent collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional departments

Communication Scope

communication, facilitation, and executive presentation abilities; Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Process & Methodology

process management, resource planning, continuous improvement, operational scalability, capacity planning, scheduling, budgeting, capital investment planning, change initiatives, scale operational processes

Full Job Description

## Job Description Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the operational performance, delivery excellence, and overall efficiency of the organization. This executive leader ensures that daily operations—including production, fulfillment, logistics, client service delivery, and cross-site coordination—are aligned with strategic goals and growth objectives. The COO oversees process optimization, resource allocation, performance management, and operational scalability while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. This role serves as a key partner to executive leadership in driving continuous improvement, operational discipline, and high-quality client outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day operations, including print production, mail fulfillment, logistics, facilities, and client delivery teams Implement scalable processes, SOPs, and operational best practices across all departments and sites Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, labor optimization, turnaround time, and cost reduction Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of production programs and client deliverables Oversee capacity planning, scheduling, and equipment utilization to meet operational and client targets Monitor and improve KPIs including: On-time delivery Labor efficiency Waste reduction Downtime Quality metrics Champion cross-site operational alignment and collaboration Partner with Finance on costing, margin improvement, budgeting, and capital investment planning Collaborate with IT and Strategy teams to implement automation, technology enhancements, and workflow improvements Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development to department heads, supervisors, and site leaders Support recruiting, training, and retention efforts alongside Human Resources Maintain a safe, compliant, and audit-ready work environment Participate in executive-level

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