Chief Operating Officer

Maven Packaging•Huntsville, AL

1d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) manages the daily operations of Maven Packaging across its Alabama and California facilities and reports directly to the CEO. The COO oversees production, department management, operational efficiency, and cost control to help ensure company goals are met. The role holds managers and supervisors accountable for performance, maintains consistent operating standards, improves productivity, and ensures resources are used effectively. The COO maintains an active presence in manufacturing operations, addresses issues promptly, and ensures departments operate efficiently and meet established expectations. The COO directly oversees assigned department managers, supervisors, and operational leaders. Responsibilities include setting expectations, reviewing performance, addressing management deficiencies, approving personnel actions within established authority, and ensuring each department meets company objectives. The role requires clear, professional communication with executives, managers, employees, customers, and vendors, as well as the ability to interpret business reports, operating procedures, and company policies. Work takes place in office and manufacturing environments, with travel between company facilities as business needs dictate. Typical manufacturing conditions may include machinery, noise, dust, and temperature variations. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas. The position involves regular movement throughout office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments, facility visits, and use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management.
Ability to manage multiple departments and hold managers accountable for results.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to evaluate operating costs, production performance, and financial information.
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities.
Ability to enforce company policies consistently and address performance issues directly.
Significant experience managing manufacturing or industrial operations.
Experience managing department leaders, production teams, budgets, and operational performance.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with executives, managers, employees, customers, and vendors.
Ability to read and interpret business reports, operating procedures, and company policies.
Ability to review budgets, labor costs, production reports, percentages, operating expenses, and other business performance measurements.
Ability to identify operational problems, evaluate available information, make sound decisions, and implement corrective actions.
Ability to travel between company facilities as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, or a related field preferred.
Relevant operations management, manufacturing, or continuous improvement certifications preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations across all Maven Packaging facilities in Alabama and California, ensuring production schedules, customer commitments, and business objectives are met.
Oversee department managers and supervisors, establish performance expectations, and address leadership or operational deficiencies.
Monitor production output, labor utilization, staffing, equipment usage, and material availability to maintain efficient operations.
Manage operating expenses and departmental budgets within established financial limits, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Make day-to-day operational decisions within assigned authority and consult with the CEO on significant business matters requiring approval.
Exercise hiring, termination, and compensation approval authority within established company policies, approved pay structures, and financial limits.
Work with Human Resources and department leadership on workforce planning, employee performance, staffing needs, and personnel issues.
Ensure production, quality, shipping, and inventory functions coordinate effectively to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
Ensure department leaders follow company policies, operating procedures, quality requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
Evaluate operational problems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure identified issues are resolved.
Review operational and financial reports to evaluate facility performance, identify concerns, and communicate significant results and recommendations to the CEO.
Ensure consistent operating standards across all facilities while addressing location-specific business and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Set expectations for assigned department managers, supervisors, and operational leaders; review their performance and address management deficiencies.
Approve personnel actions within established authority and ensure each department meets company objectives.