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Think Consulting · 5 days ago

Interim Chief Operations Officer

United States

Contract

Remote

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Think Consulting is seeking an Interim Chief Operating Officer / Chief Restructuring Officer to support a global manufacturing organization for an interim engagement. The role involves stabilizing and improving operational performance across the US division, requiring expertise in industrial operations, restructuring, and change management.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Hiring Manager

Rachel G.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement operational improvement programs across all functions

Design and execute FTE reduction plans and establish a lean, efficient organizational structure

Optimize the company's operational footprint, building on existing restructuring initiatives

Enforce strict cost management practices and budget discipline

Drive transparency and accountability for sales and operations through robust cost control mechanisms

Partner closely with the CFO's office to institutionalize continuous performance controlling and reporting

Provide clear communication, leadership, and motivation to teams throughout the transition phase

Maintain a direct reporting line to the Global COO

Qualification

Operational improvementRestructuring expertiseChange managementFinancial acumenStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsWork under pressure

Required

Proven track record (15+ years) in senior operations or restructuring leadership roles (COO, CRO, VP Operations, or equivalent) within industrial manufacturing or related sectors

Demonstrated success in executing organizational restructuring, footprint optimization, and cost reduction initiatives

Strong operational management experience in a multinational, matrixed organization

Experience managing through transformation, including workforce right-sizing and process simplification

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen

Decisive and pragmatic leader with a hands-on approach

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to operate effectively under pressure and in complex change environments

Company

Think Consulting

Founded in 2004, Think is a national technology and operations management consulting practice, providing services to commercial customers as well as state/federal public customers.

Founded in 2004

Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees

https://thinksi.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Tony Gruebl

Chief Executive Officer

Bob Holtkamp

Fractional CTO : Technology Sales Consultant, Education

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