Bergkamp Inc. · 9 hours ago
Chief Operations Officer
Salina, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expBergkamp Inc. is a company focused on manufacturing and supply chain operations, and they are seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead these areas. The COO will be responsible for strategic direction, operational excellence, and ensuring high levels of customer and employee satisfaction through effective management and continuous improvement initiatives.
ManufacturingTest and MeasurementWarehousing
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and tactical leadership for manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain operations to achieve company objectives
Oversee daily production, manufacturing engineering, quality, logistics, and supply chain activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations
Supervise team members at multiple levels, ensuring clarity of expectations, accountability, and operational discipline
Optimize day-to-day workflows, processes, and systems to maximize productivity and minimize operational bottlenecks
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop long-term operational strategies aligned with overall business goals
Translate organizational objectives into measurable operational action plans, KPI’s, and ensure successful execution
Manage operational budgets and capital planning to support growth initiatives and long-term organizational needs
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements across manufacturing and supply chain operations
Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring that policies, practices, and training are consistently followed
Oversee service and product quality standards, ensuring operations consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
Ensure operational performance supports high levels of customer satisfaction related to quality, service, delivery, and cost
Promote a workplace culture that values employee engagement, communication, and organizational alignment
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and operational staff
Support workforce development, succession planning, and leadership capability building throughout the organization
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and employee engagement
Lead continuous improvement efforts using Quick Response Manufacturing, lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance throughput
Implement strategies to increase operational efficiency and overall organizational effectiveness
Collaborate with leadership across Finance, HR, Sales, and Product Development to support company-wide initiatives and growth strategies
Participate in strategic planning sessions, providing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making
Help set organizational goals and drive achievement of metrics that support business growth and stability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field required
10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including substantial responsibility in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain functions
Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop, mentor, and inspire high-performance teams
Proven experience implementing operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies
Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning abilities
Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with hands-on operational management
Commitment to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement
Company
Bergkamp Inc.
Bergkamp Incorporated is a privately held manufacturer of Pavement Preservation and road construction equipment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Bergkamp
Chief Executive Officer
Janet Pahls
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-02-17
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