Chief Operating Officer ( COO)

Responsibilities: Provides enterprise-wide operational leadership, ensuring efficiency, safety, reliability, and profitability across all operational units. Oversees manufacturing plants, service operations, maintenance and reliability programs, fleet and asset utilization, supply chain and procurement performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads safety governance, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards, implementing operational transformation focused on cost optimization, productivity, and technology-enabled performance. Builds and develops operational leadership teams, establishes succession pipelines, and ensures alignment between operations, finance, engineering, and commercial functions.

Qualifications: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in heavy equipment manufacturing, industrial services, construction equipment, mining, energy services, or related asset-intensive industries. Proven experience leading complex, multi-site operational organizations. Demonstrated ability to drive operational transformation, manage capital-intensive assets, and scale operations while maintaining safety, quality, and reliability. Strong background in safety governance, regulatory compliance, and large-scale operations. Proven track record of leading through change and aligning operational execution with strategic goals. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred Experience with technology-enabled performance improvements and digital transformation in industrial operations. Background in asset lifecycle management and predictive maintenance programs. Salary ranging from $230,000 to $310,000 USD, based on experience, organizational scale, and complexity. Annual performance-based bonus potential of 35% to 55% of base salary. Long-term incentives including equity participation or profit-sharing programs. Comprehensive executive benefits package, including health, retirement, and executive-level perks. On-site or hybrid work arrangement with frequent travel to manufacturing facilities, service locations, and operational sites across the United States.