Chief Operations Officer
- $250,000 - $300,000
- West Los Angeles, CA
We are a rapidly growing multi-faceted organization focused in farming, real estate holdings, and passive investments. This role reports to ownership. **Agriculture experience with permanent crops is required for consideration.**
A bit about us:
We are a rapidly growing multi-faceted organization focused in farming, real estate holdings, and passive investments. This role reports to ownership and comes with a base salary plus bonus, retirement, and on the executive leadership team. Come check us out!
Why join us?
- Reports to ownership
- Base plus bonus compensation plan with gross comp exceeding $300k
- 5% 401k match
- Full benefits
- Office located in West Los Angeles
- A part of the executive leadership team
- Farming experience (specifically permanent crops) is highly desired
- Relocation assistance offered
Job Details
Job Details:
Our company, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager/Chief Operating Officer (GM/COO) to join our executive team. This permanent, full-time position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our company, leading our team towards achieving our strategic goals, and ensuring the financial health and growth of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manager, General Manager, or COO role, preferably within the manufacturing or farming industry, specifically permanent crops.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Our company, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager/Chief Operating Officer (GM/COO) to join our executive team. This permanent, full-time position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our company, leading our team towards achieving our strategic goals, and ensuring the financial health and growth of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manager, General Manager, or COO role, preferably within the manufacturing or farming industry, specifically permanent crops.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the CEO and other executives to create, implement, and evaluate strategies that align with the company's goals.
- Manage several departments and lead a team of 5 to 10 direct reports.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and ensure the company operates within the budget.
- Conduct investment analysis and evaluations, including underwriting of new investments.
- Review and analyze financial statements and apply knowledge of accounting principles.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement plans to optimize operations.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate potential risks.
- Manage acquisition of farms and real estate development.
- Foster a company culture that aligns with our mission and vision.
- Communicate and implement company policies.
- Utilize strong project management skills to define project objectives, strategize, and implement the best course of action.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manager/General Manager/COO.
- Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Business, Accounting/Finance, Ag related field or other relevant fields.
- Experience in farming, ideally permanent crops. Experience in nuts farming, specifically Pistachio and Almonds, is a big plus.
- Experience in managing several departments and a team of 5 to 10 direct reports.
- Good knowledge of financial statements reviews and analysis as well as big picture knowledge of accounting principles.
- Strong decision making, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, management, and leadership.
- Fast learner with good time management skills.
- Proficient with office software applications, especially advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Experience in real estate acquisition and development.
- Experience in underwriting of new investments.
- Ability to implement management plans and strategies.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.