Full Job Description
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful
applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in
order to be offered an employment contract.
Chief
Operating Officer (COO)
Are you an experienced
operational leader looking for a dynamic role in a fast-growing
business?
Do you have a strong track record in driving
efficiency, strategy execution, and team leadership?
Ready to
play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading fresh produce
business?
Location of the Job: South East
Salary and Benefits Package: £85-100K -
Depending upon relevant experience plus discretionary bonus of up to
30%
Additional Information: This is a
permanent, full-time position.
About the Company:
Our client is a leading fresh produce business with a strong
commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
Supplying premium products to major retailers, they are dedicated to
sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.
Chief
Operating Officer (COO) - The Job Role Details:
As Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will be responsible
for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, ensuring
efficiency, profitability, and alignment with strategic goals.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a crucial role in
streamlining processes, improving productivity, and driving the
company's growth and success.
Chief Operating Officer
(COO) - Key Responsibilities:
- Implement
strategic goals set by the leadership team.
- Oversee daily
operations across all departments to enhance efficiency.
- Identify and execute process improvements to reduce costs and
boost productivity.
- Foster collaboration between teams to
ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Monitor key
performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure targets are met.
- Act
as the right-hand person to the MD, managing internal operations.
- Improve service delivery to enhance customer satisfaction and
business growth.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Optimise resource allocation to support strategic goals.
- Oversee product manufacturing and delivery to ensure quality
and timeliness.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety
regulations and industry standards.
- Lead and develop
management teams, conducting appraisals and succession planning.
Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications: You will
have/be:
- Proven experience in a senior
management role, preferably as a COO or similar position.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving
skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
- Hands-on, proactive approach with a willingness to engage in
operational detail.
- Strategic thinker with a commercial
mindset and ability to build strong business relationships.
- Experience in business operations, process improvement, and
team leadership.
- Passionate about efficiency, continuous
improvement, and best practice implementation.
How to apply: Please click on the "apply now" button.
The Industry (Key Words): Chief
Operating Officer, COO, Operations, Senior Management, Fresh Produce,
Agriculture, Supply Chain, Strategy, Business Leadership, Process
Improvement, Manufacturing.
We thank all applicants who apply
for this role. However, please be advised that only those shortlisted
for an interview will be contacted. Be assured that your application
will be managed in complete confidence, and your personal details will
not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.
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