Strategic Operations Leader (Right Hand to Founder)
Our client is seeking a strategic leader who is ready for their next chapter.
This role will work closely with one of the founders as a true thought partner, helping to shape the company's future by driving technological advancement, supplier development, and long‑term operational strategy within the industry.
The Opportunity
What's in it for you:
- A free hand to think in terms of systems, structure, and scale
- The chance to shape and drive a forward‑thinking, people‑first culture
- Exposure to big‑picture strategic planning while remaining grounded in execution
- Potential to lead and integrate cross‑functional teams as the business evolves
- A clear pathway from operational leadership into a higher‑level, strategic role
What You'll Do
- Act as the founder's right hand on strategic planning and execution
- Identify and guide technological developments critical to future growth
- Strengthen and future‑proof supplier and manufacturing capabilities
- Translate operational insight into scalable systems and processes
- Influence culture, collaboration, and leadership standards across teams
Who We're Looking For
- Background in contract manufacturing, ideally assembly or metal
- Proven operational leadership experience, with a desire to move upstream into strategy
- A people‑first leader who avoids politics and builds trust naturally
- Someone commercially aware, systems‑oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity
- A leader ready to step beyond running operations and help shape what comes next
Ideal For
An operations leader who has mastered execution and is now seeking a broader, more strategic mandate. Someone who wants to build, influence, and grow alongside the founders.
