Looking for a new role as a American Recruiters in Greater Chicago Area, US? This Full-time position is perfect for professionals in the Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Household Appliance Manufacturing sector. Gain hands-on experience in the Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing department, where you’ll be at the forefront of exciting projects and innovation.
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This opportunity offers valuable experience in the Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing department and will help you advance your career in the dynamic world of Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Household Appliance Manufacturing.
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“American Recruiters” Company Job Details
- Company Name: American Recruiters
- Work Type: Full-time
- Rating: / 5
- Location: Greater Chicago Area, US
- Industry: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Household Appliance Manufacturing
- Department: Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing
- Experience Level: Executive
- Job Creation Duration: 1 hour ago
Job Details of Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer for a customer of American Recruiters
The ideal candidate will be a CFO of a public company with multiple divisions reporting to them. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across a $1 billion multi-plant, multi-brand, global public company. Your primary goal will be to increase our organization’s productivity, efficiency, and profitability. You will advise the CEO on key operational insights and provide coaching to employees. Manufacturing & Engineering is a must; Food Processing Machinery is a PLUS.
Pre-IPO shares and a PUBLIC OFFERING is in the works, and any pre-IPO background with public company experience is a HUGE plus.
Responsibilities
- Produce an annual operation forecasting report and strategy
- Oversee and evaluate day-to-day operations
- Identify new market opportunities to accelerate growth
- Present operational strategy recommendations to the CEO based on your market research
Qualifications
- 10 – 15 years of executive experience
- Strategic planning and business development experience
- Strong written and verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in capital equipment, industrial automation, or food processing industries.
- Proven track record of managing multi-site operations, scaling production, and leading cross-functional teams.
- Public Company experience
Technical & Industry Knowledge
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, fabrication, and automation.
- Strong Technical Acumen: Ability to assess and evaluate innovation from a technical engineering perspective, particularly in mechanical design, automation, and food processing technologies. Must be able to bridge the gap between R&D, engineering, and commercial strategy.
- Understanding of aftermarket business models, including service contracts, parts logistics, and customer support.
- Familiarity with food processing technologies
Leadership & Strategic Skills
- Strong strategic thinking and execution skills with the ability to translate vision into operational plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Financial acumen with experience managing P&L, budgeting, and cost optimization
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in new product development (NPD) and managing product lifecycle in a capital equipment environment.
- Background in international operations or global supply chain management.
- Strong project management skills, including experience with large-scale capital projects or customer installations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment with shifting priorities.