Chief Operating Officer

theFace HR • McPherson, KS

4d • $160,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Exapta helps progressive farmers improve profitability, soil health, and long-term sustainability through specialized equipment, inspections, modifications, and technical expertise. The company has built a strong reputation through trusted customer relationships, deep industry knowledge, and a team that is committed to helping customers succeed. Exapta is entering an important stage of growth and is investing in additional leadership capacity to support the next chapter of the business.

Exapta is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to serve as the CEO’s trusted partner, second-in-command, and leader of the company’s operating rhythm. The COO will partner closely with the CEO and work alongside the General Manager, R&D Manager, and Sales Manager to strengthen the organization, improve alignment, support strong execution, and position the company for long-term success. The successful candidate will be a steady, confident leader who brings clarity, consistency, and follow-through. They will know how to build trust, support leaders, create accountability, and help the organization grow while preserving the culture and relationships that make Exapta unique.

As Exapta has grown, many decisions, questions, and organizational challenges have naturally flowed through the CEO. While that approach helped build a successful company, continued growth requires greater leadership capacity across the organization. The COO will help create that capacity by improving communication and coordination across departments, supporting organizational development, strengthening accountability, and ensuring company priorities move forward effectively. The goal is to strengthen the leadership team, support the organization’s continued growth, and create the structure necessary for long-term success.

Requirements

• Experience as a COO, President, Integrator, Chief Administrative Officer, Division President, Business Unit President, or similar senior executive leadership role
• Demonstrated success leading and developing leaders across multiple business functions
• Strong operational and business acumen
• Experience improving organizational effectiveness through people, systems, and leadership
• Proven ability to strengthen existing teams through periods of growth and change
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Experience recruiting, hiring, and developing talent
• Experience driving cross-functional alignment and organizational accountability
• The ability to balance accountability with support and leadership development
• Sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and a collaborative leadership style
• A track record of building trust while improving organizational performance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, equipment, distribution, or related industries is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Aligning the leadership team around company goals, priorities, and strategic initiatives
• Creating clarity around decision-making, ownership, and accountability
• Supporting leaders in achieving departmental and company objectives
• Coaching and developing leaders to strengthen capability and confidence
• Facilitating productive leadership meetings and planning discussions
• Helping leaders navigate challenges, opportunities, and change
• Building trust, collaboration, and communication across the leadership team
• Strengthening leadership effectiveness throughout the organization
• Ensuring commitments are followed through and business results are achieved
• Partnering with the General Manager to support operational success
• Identifying organizational bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
• Improving communication and coordination between departments
• Helping resolve issues that impact multiple functions of the business
• Supporting execution of strategic and operational priorities
• Establishing systems and processes that improve consistency and follow-through
• Aligning resources, priorities, and initiatives with company objectives
• Identifying organizational talent needs
• Leading recruiting efforts for key positions
• Supporting hiring decisions and onboarding processes
• Developing leadership development and succession planning initiatives
• Creating opportunities for employee growth and advancement
• Supporting employee engagement and retention
• Building a strong leadership bench for the future
• Supporting the hiring and development of future sales leadership
• Reviewing sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline activity
• Improving visibility into sales metrics and performance
• Creating accountability around sales goals and commitments
• Supporting the development of scalable sales processes
• Ensuring alignment between sales commitments and operational capabilities
• Helping build a predictable and sustainable revenue engine
• Coordinating efforts across operations, sales, R&D, inventory, purchasing, and leadership
• Clarifying ownership when responsibilities overlap
• Removing barriers that slow progress or create confusion
• Supporting execution of strategic initiatives
• Improving communication and collaboration across functions
• Helping departments work together effectively in support of shared goals

Benefits

• Base salary of $160,000 to $185,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Equity opportunity
• Pathway to future executive leadership opportunities based on performance, leadership impact, and long-term contribution to the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed