Chief Operating Officer

Mcdantim - Helena, MT

Full-time - Executive

Helena, MT

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) at McDantim Gas Blending Technologies will play a pivotal role in leading the company's operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness across all departments. This position requires a strong leader with a creative approach to business, who will collaborate closely with the CEO to drive the organizational vision and implement strategic operations. The COO will be responsible for fostering a professional company culture, overseeing employee productivity, and contributing to the company's topline growth while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal operations to identify areas for process enhancement, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO.
• Oversee operations, HR, and accounting, and partner with CEO in sales efforts.
• Manage capital investments and expenses to ensure that the company achieves targets for growth and profitability.
• Monitor performance using tracking software and take corrective measures as necessary, and prepare detailed updates, forecasts, and analysis.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in senior manufacturing management roles.
• Excellent leadership skills and personal integrity.
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues.
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Proficient in P&L management, GAAP standards, and financial analysis.
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.

Nice-to-haves

• A technical degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience in the industrial gas business.
• Understanding of compressible fluid flow dynamics.
• Ability to read Piping & Instrument diagrams (P&IDs).

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Sick Pay / Vacation Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Aflac Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Costco / Health Club membership
• 401K Plan (Implementation Q1, 2025)
• ESOP Investment Plan