About the Company
The company is the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of high-quality organic landscaping materials in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. The company has supplied top-tier composts, soil mixes, mulches, specialty products, and aggregates to the region’s most discerning landscape professionals. Their materials support everything from pristine private gardens to high-profile commercial and public landmark installations.
About the Position
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee all day-to-day operations and partner closely with ownership to enhance systems, streamline processes, and support sustainable growth. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines strategic oversight with daily field engagement—ideal for a mechanically inclined, process-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
The company operates 24/7/365, and the COO must be comfortable working alongside both office and field personnel, solving problems in real time, and leading from the front. This is a diverse, hands-on, and impactful role for someone who values teamwork, embraces new challenges, and wants to help shape the long-term direction of a growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations Leadership
- Direct daily operations including production, logistics, customer service, and office coordination.
- Develop and implement operational efficiency techniques to increase production quality and yield.
- Work closely with field teams, engaging directly in day-to-day activities and troubleshooting on site.
Team Management & Culture
- Lead a team of ~25 employees with a collaborative, people-first approach.
- Foster an accountable, positive, and energetic workplace culture.
- Improve communication, delegate effectively, and set clear performance expectations.
Sales & Customer Engagement
- Partner with Business Development to identify new business opportunities.
- Support customer satisfaction efforts and strengthen long-term client relationships.
- Collaborate with ownership to explore strategic growth initiatives and expand market presence.
Equipment & Resource Management
- Understand and work alongside heavy industrial construction equipment.
- Manage procurement of machine parts, raw materials, and key operational resources.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective support.
Procurement & Financial Support
- Oversee purchasing and resource planning.
- Assist with financial tracking, budgeting, and basic accounting tasks.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience working with industrial equipment.
- Proven operations leadership experience within a small or mid-sized business environment.
- Comfortable working in both field and office settings; able to shift seamlessly between both.
- Demonstrated ability to build and implement scalable systems, processes, and workflows.
- Experience in customer service, procurement, vendor management, or related functions.
- Strong leadership skills with experience fostering collaborative team cultures.
- Experience in construction materials, manufacturing, production, or related industries preferred.
- Skilled in workflow optimization, efficiency KPIs, and production operations.
- Sales or customer-facing experience is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Direct influence on strategy, growth, and operations.
- Significant opportunities for professional advancement.