Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
confidential for this listing.
About the Role
Greater Reading, United Kingdom Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership of the business. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished COO to lead transformation and build a scalable platform for growth. The successful candidate will be the key execution partner to the CEO, responsible for developing a high-performing operating platform across various functions, including supply chain, procurement, logistics, distribution, and new product development. The role involves translating strategic ambition into measurable business outcomes, ensuring the organization has the necessary people, processes, systems, and infrastructure to achieve long-term objectives, and leading strategic transformation initiatives to prepare the business for future growth. The ideal COO will have a proven track record in operational leadership, with experience at the Executive or Board level, and a background in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and distribution within a complex operational environment. Key responsibilities include driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leading change management to enhance performance. The role requires a leader with strong commercial acumen, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. The COO will be expected to balance commercial objectives with operational resilience and long-term sustainability, and to ensure that the business is well-positioned to meet evolving customer demands and market challenges.
Functions:
- Operations
About the Company
Market-leading UK business focused on quality, innovation and customer service
Industry
Consumer Goods
Type
Privately Held