Crawford Thomas Recruiting · 1 day ago
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Gibsonton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expCrawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a high-impact Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a leader in the marine construction supply industry. The COO will partner with the Owner to transform a local operation into a national powerhouse, focusing on operational integration, supply chain optimization, and P&L management.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Spencer Goodijohn
Responsibilities
Translate a $50M vision into a functional roadmap
Own the end-to-end operational integration of acquired companies
Drive gross margin improvements through freight optimization, vendor negotiations, and sophisticated inventory turn management across a growing multi-site network
Build the "Operating Rhythm" of the company
Develop dashboards that track labor productivity, safety, and service levels
Qualification
Required
10+ Years of Operations Leadership: Proven track record in industrial distribution, building materials, marine, or heavy construction environments
The 'Builder' Track Record: Specific experience scaling a company (e.g., $10M to $50M+) or leading multi-site expansions
M&A Experience: You must have a history of integrating acquired businesses—standardizing their processes, systems, and teams without losing their core value
Financial Acumen: Strong P&L management experience with the ability to identify margin-expansion opportunities within the supply chain
Education: Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business preferred); MBA is a significant plus
Benefits
Annual Bonus tied to KPI's
Company
Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Crawford Thomas Recruiting is a nationwide recruiting and staffing firm for a wide variety of professional positions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William C. Stonehouse III
Founder, President
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