Chief Operating Officer

2 weeks ago


Rossendale Lancashire, United Kingdom Slingco Full time

Slingco Group is an award-winning supplier of engineered products for the energy infrastructure industries, including Utility, Oil & Gas and Renewables. With over 40 years of industry heritage, we serve customers in over 80 countries worldwide. We have our Head Office in the UK, additional manufacturing location in Bangalore, and sales & distribution centre in Georgia, USA and 3PL locations in the US and Melbourne, Australia.
Our products are used in safety critical applications for a wide range of markets. With sectors including oil & gas, electrical power transmission and distribution, subsea, marine/offshore, and general industrial markets – everything we do with the utmost care.
We design and manufacture to the highest specifications and test to destruction. At Slingco, our goal is to create innovative high-quality products that our customers can depend on, whilst providing a positive experience for our customers and our employees. Every aspect of our work, culture and commitment to innovation is driven by our core values.
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Slingco, you will be responsible for Operational strategy and management, helping to drive our annual compound growth above 20%. Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.
Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
Evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics
Be responsible for all Operational / General Management Activity in all geographies, including – Customer Service, Administration, Engineering, Supplier Development, Supply Chain/Fulfilment, Logistics, Warehousing (including 3PL), Manufacturing, Quality, HR Compliance, Facilities Management.
Ensure quality control, safety, and sustainability standards are met or exceeded.
Provide regular performance reports and recommendations to the CEO and board of directors.
Stay abreast of technological advancements and innovation and lead initiatives to adopt new technologies that increase efficiencies and competitiveness.
Address operational issues that hamper progress in the short term, as well as working with the executive team to resolve any long-term operational challenges.
Ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with relevant country of activity, be that local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
Manage any disputes or complaints involving the company and collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary.
Assess and mitigate operational risks and develop contingency plans for potential disruptions.
Play an active role in the recruitment of senior and key operational team members and contribute to the process for other executive recruitment across the organisation.
Proven experience in senior leadership roles within manufacturing or related industries.
Strong operational and supply chain management expertise.
Strategic planning.
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
Understanding of Risk Management strategies.
Familiarity with electrical infrastructure markets is a plus.
Strong financial acumen, forecasting and budget development.
BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus (preferred).
TRAVEL:
~ This will involve global travel.

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