<p><strong>Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Manufacturing | 100% Onsite – Los Angeles, CA</strong></p><p>Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing company in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced and strategic <strong>Chief Operating Officer (COO)</strong> to lead all aspects of operations. This <strong>100% onsite position</strong> is ideal for a hands-on leader who can drive process improvement, scale production, and build high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The COO will oversee manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and quality operations while collaborating with ownership and senior leadership to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Lead day-to-day operations, including manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, logistics, and distribution.</p><p> • Partner with ownership and the executive team to execute strategic plans and operational initiatives.</p><p> • Implement process improvements and lean manufacturing practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.</p><p> • Ensure production goals are met with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.</p><p> • Oversee procurement, vendor management, and inventory control to support continuous production flow.</p><p> • Develop and monitor KPIs to measure performance and identify opportunities for improvement.</p><p> • Collaborate with finance on budgets, forecasts, and capital investment strategies.</p><p> • Partner with HR on organizational development, workforce planning, and leadership training.</p><p> • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p> • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.</p><p> • 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including senior management or COO-level leadership.</p><p> • Proven success managing large-scale production and supply chain operations.</p><p> • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and operational excellence.</p><p> • Skilled communicator with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.</p><p> • Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making.</p><p><strong>Why Join:</strong></p><p> • Established, financially stable company experiencing strong growth.</p><p> • Opportunity to lead transformative operational initiatives and make a direct impact.</p><p> • Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture.</p><p> • Competitive executive compensation and benefits package.</p><p>If you are a results-oriented operations leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence and strategic growth, we encourage you to apply today.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013322883. email resume to [email protected]</p>

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