Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead a significant transformation and growth phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for executive leadership in sales, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, transportation, logistics, information technology, and commercial operations across a multi-site network. A key focus will be on leading acquisition integration, delivering operational and commercial synergies, overseeing an ERP implementation, and ensuring business continuity during substantial organizational change. The COO will work closely with the CEO, Board, and executive team to design and build the future operating structure, strengthen leadership capabilities, and create the necessary systems and processes to support a larger enterprise. The ideal COO for the company will be an accomplished executive with a proven track record in leading acquisition integrations, experience in an ERP-centric organization, and a background in organizational transformations within complex manufacturing environments. Deep expertise in multi-site operations, supply chain leadership, continuous improvement, and change management is essential. The role requires a leader who can translate strategy into execution while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service, product quality, and operational reliability. The candidate should be a collaborative, data-driven leader capable of building teams, developing organizational capability, and fostering a culture that values accountability, urgency, and performance, with a strong commitment to people. Experience in food manufacturing or a similar highly regulated processing industry is strongly preferred.