Solar and storage projects do not get built unless the hardware shows up on time on spec and undamaged Our client makes that happen at national scale They run the warehousing freight and inventory behind the modules trackers transformers and battery storage systems that power large renewable energy projects The business is profitable and growing fast and what worked at its current size will not carry it to the next oneThat is where you come in As Chief Operating Officer you will build the operating engine that lets the company keep scaling without breaking the systems the metrics the cadence and the processes that hold everything together You will report to the CEO and work alongside the CFO and two businessline Presidents who own the revenue They own the PampLs You own everything underneath meaning how the business actually runs day to dayThis is a builders role not a caretakers The company wants someone who gets into the detail sees what is really happening and puts the structure in place to fix itWhat you will ownOperations and logistics The full operations function across warehousing freight inventory and fulfillment including a national network of 3PL and warehouse partners carrier selection and specialized freight for heavy oversized and hazmat cargo such as transformers and lithiumion batteriesMetrics and cadence The KPIs and the operating rhythm of the company including weekly monthly and quarterly reviews dashboards and clear accountability against the planTeam and structure An honest read on the current team then the work of getting the right people into the right roles so the company can set real targets on a stable baseSales and BD infrastructure The pipeline forecasting CRM deal desk and pricing discipline that connect commercial activity to capacity without taking over the customer relationshipsSystems and technology Strategy and rollout for the core operational stack WMS TMS CRM and ERP plus the reporting that gives leadership real visibilityCompliance and commercial legal A compliance function built for scale covering DOT hazmat and oversizedload permitting plus oversight of the commercial contract and dealreview processLeadership Coaching a team of experienced operations leaders managing offshore support partners and acting as a true strategic partner to the CEO Board and your fellow executivesRequirementsYou have built operating structure before in a growing company and you have the scars to prove it15 or more years in operations supply chain or general management with at least 8 in a senior executive seat COO VP or SVP of Operations GM or similarA clear record of building operating systems from the ground up including KPIs cadence planning and process You have built it not just inherited itReal logistics or distribution experience with heavy industrial or renewable energy products transformers batteries trackers modules or close equivalentsHandson experience leading WMS TMS ERP and CRM projects from decision to golive not just using themExperience running a multisite or contracted 3PL network at scaleThe credibility to partner with a CEO a Board and Presidentlevel peers and the temperament to lead by building things other leaders want to use rather than by owning a PampLA genuinely handson style and comfort scaling a founderled or growthstage businessNice to have direct experience in solar storage or renewable energy distribution NetSuite a background in a PEbacked or founderled company and familiarity with a structured operating model such as EOS or TractionBenefitsFully remote with flexible time off for leadershipA real seat at the table on a small fastmoving executive team with the autonomy to build things your wayThe chance to take a company through its next stage of scale and point to it as your storyA competitive executive package base salary performance bonus and meaningful equity so you share in the growth you help createDiscretionary time off policy essentially unlimitedHealth vision dental and life insurancenbspalong with other voluntary benefitsnbspFSAHSA options and Employee Assistance Program EAPnbspEmployee discounts and referral bonusesProfessional development and volunteer time offKeller is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations Keller emphasizes ethical search processes attentive candidate care and leadership placements that support longterm client outcomesTo learn more about the firm and about our candidate services please visitExecutive Recruiters United States Leading Executive Search and Headhunting Firm in the USAEqual Employment Opportunity and NonDiscrimination PolicynbspEqual Employment Opportunity StatementnbspBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers For all positions whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race skinnbspcolor religion sex sexual orienta
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