Chief Operating Officer

Bishop Wisecarver Corporation • Pittsburg, CA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

Bishop-Wisecarver is a second-generation, family-owned, WBENC/WOSB certified company and a Tugboat Institute certified Evergreen member. For 75 years, we’ve delivered cutting-edge linear and rotary motion solutions that help nourish, heal, shelter, entertain, protect, and move the world—even in the most extreme environments. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re looking for a leader to help us scale and innovate for the next 75 years. Your Mission: Lead transformative changes across our newest acquisition and core operations. Build scalable processes, integrate technology, and drive efficiency—so that, within 12 months, you deliver a measurable increase in profit margin. You’ll be the CEO’s “wingman,” with a clear path to President as you prove your impact.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in operational excellence, driving efficiencies, and automation within relevant industries.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align operational strategies with business objectives.
• Team builder that drives employee engagement, education and career ladders.
• Financially savvy, with a track record of increasing profit margins while scaling revenue.
• Passionate about technology and data-driven decision-making.
• Servant leader who coaches teams to achieve their highest potential and lives our core values.
• Committed to the Bay Area and able to be present in Pittsburg, CA. weekly
• Hungry for your next big step: you want to help scale a privately held, Evergreen company for the long term, not just the next exit.
• Applicants must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be within commutable distance to Pittsburg, CA.

Nice To Haves

• This may be your first COO title, but you’ve already led organizations through operational and cultural transformation.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate the growth of our newly acquired control systems integrator through the design and implementation of scalable service business model that will drive profitability and operational excellence.
• Advance operations and manufacturing with AI-powered automation and smart technologies that optimize processes and enable predictive insights
• Strengthen the BW Operating and Production System with a strong Lean/Continuous improvement background.
• Champion change management, inspiring teams to adopt new ways of thinking and defining performance.
• Oversee all operational elements: automation, product development, engineering, manufacturing, QA/QC, supply chain, and facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits
• Uncapped flexible time-off policy.
• 401(k) safe-harbor match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• A value-driven, down-to-earth culture that celebrates teamwork and exceptional service.
• A legacy opportunity: help build a company designed to thrive for the next 75 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees