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VP Operations Director

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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
Leads company-wide operations as the CEO’s second-in-command, optimizing processes, manufacturing, production, productivity, profitability, and organizational execution. Manages and inspires a high-performing team while implementing strategic growth initiatives in a fast-growing apparel company. The role offers a path to Chief Operating Officer and requires senior operations leadership experience in small, high-growth businesses.
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Reporting to the Austin based CEO Founder, join our clients' dynamic remote USA team as a COO / Senior Operations Director.  Are you ready to take the helm as Lead Integrator at a fast-growing, apparel company that is renowned for its exceptional talent and success? We're looking for a strategic, action-oriented President type with the potential to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer. This is your chance to shape the future of a company that is revolutionizing the landscape.

The Role: As the Senior Operator Integrator, you will:

  • Lead and optimize our operational processes to support our rapid growth.
  • Collaborate directly with our CEO founder to implement strategic initiatives as the second in command.
  • Drive performance, productivity, and profitability across the organization.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, manufacturing, production ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
  • Inspire and manage a talented team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

What We Offer:

  • A pivotal role in a major growth-oriented company with a clear path to becoming our future Chief Operating Officer.
  • A dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in senior operations management, within a high-growth company small company from the 20-50 staff range (not only from a medium or large corporation) 
  • A strategic thinker with a track record of driving operational excellence.
  • Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team.
  • A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to thrive in a hybrid remote-based work environment, with occasional in-person meetings

To Apply: Jonathan Pearson at BluZinc is the recruitment consultant for this opening at the request of the client's CEO/Founder.  Please submit your resume and a optional cover letter outlining your direct experience and your achievements in in roles with companies that you took through a major growth curve over a 3-5+ year tenure, ideally twice before.

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