A Vice President of Operations oversees all operations for a company or organization. Manages product development, construction, production, purchasing, and customer service as well as preparing budgets, overseeing scheduling and monitoring budget costs.
Consultant Transform Operations. Build Structure. Drive Accountability. Our client is seeking an experienced Interim
COO / COO
Consultant to partner directly with the President and bring operational clarity, structure, and accountability across the organization. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and can quickly identify inefficiencies, organizational gaps, and opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate is both strategic and tactical, capable of evaluating the big picture while diving into the details needed to create meaningful change. What You'll Do Partner closely with the President as a trusted operational advisor Evaluate the current organizational structure and identify areas for improvement Assess departmental performance, workflows, communication channels, and accountability measures Identify operational gaps, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and organizational pain points Develop practical solutions and implementation plans Delegate and drive initiatives to ensure forward momentum and execution Establish scalable processes, workflows, and operating procedures Improve communication and collaboration across departments Help define roles, responsibilities, reporting structures, and performance expectations Provide leadership and guidance across key business functions, including: Operations Shop/Fleet Operations Finance Human Resources Support the implementation and optimization of new systems, technology, and operational initiatives Deliver recommendations that create long-term organizational stability and scalability What Success Looks Like Clear identification of organizational strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities Improved operational efficiency and accountability Better alignment between departments Enhanced communication throughout the organization Stronger leadership structure and decision-making processes Increased confidence for the President in the organization's operational direction Ideal Background Previous experience as a COO, VP of Operations, General Manager, or Operational Consultant Proven success assessing and improving organizational structures Experience leading change management initiatives Strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR, and process improvement Experience working with service, industrial, construction, manufacturing, transportation, fleet, or related operational environments preferred Track record of building scalable systems and driving operational excellence Desired Leadership Traits Strategic thinker with strong business acumen Natural problem solver Hands-on and willing to dig into the details Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change Strong communicator with the ability to work across diverse personalities and departments Confident, decisive, and action-oriented Able to influence without creating unnecessary bureaucracy Trusted advisor who can establish credibility quickly Engagement Details Interim / Contract / Fractional Opportunity Reports directly to the President Flexible structure based on candidate availability and organizational needs Opportunity to create meaningful impact within a growing organization
Compensation:
$80-110/hour, weekly If you are a seasoned operational leader who can quickly assess an organization, identify what is missing, and implement practical solutions that drive results, we'd like to connect with you. #LI-EM1 #
