Chief Operating Officer (COO) with Financial Leadership Experience

Northland Aluminum Products - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Senior

Minneapolis, MN

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Nordic Ware will play a pivotal role in the company's senior leadership team, collaborating closely with the CEO and other executives to drive strategic initiatives that align with long-term business goals. This position is responsible for overseeing various departments, including Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, Planning, and Production, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness in the marketplace. The COO will lead a team of leaders, fostering a collaborative culture while focusing on financial oversight, operational leadership, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Finance team to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to all operational functions, ensuring seamless coordination between departments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and increased operational efficiency in Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire high-performance in the team of leaders across various departments.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors and stakeholders, negotiating contracts and managing relationships.
• Support Sales and Marketing leadership to meet customer expectations and deliver high-quality products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, manufacturing, or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of full-time work experience in Finance or Operations, preferably in manufacturing.
• 10+ years specifically in financial and business management.
• 5+ years of banking, overseeing and directing investments and/or treasury experience.
• 10+ years managing and developing a direct staff of 10 or more.
• Proven track record in financial risk management and company-wide improvement.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and manage corporate counsel on various issues.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience working in a family-owned and operated business with active leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities
• Community involvement