DescriptionPosition OverviewThe Chief of Staff (Executive Leadership Team)serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, driving alignment, execution, and organizational effectiveness across the company. This role acts as a force multiplier-translating strategy into action, ensuring priorities are executed, and enabling leaders to operate at their highest level.
The Chief of Staff will play a critical role in optimizing cross-functional collaboration, enhancing operating discipline, and leading high-impact initiatives that advance the company's growth, performance, and culture.
Key Responsibilities1. Executive Support & Leverage- Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO
- Prepare briefings, presentations, and decision materials
- Prioritize and filter incoming issues to ensure focus on highest-value activities
- Represent the CEO in meetings and communications when appropriate
2. Strategic Planning & Execution- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and refine company strategy and priorities
- Translate strategic goals into actionable plans, KPIs, and accountability frameworks
- Monitor and drive execution of key initiatives across departments
- Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and proactively recommend solutions
3. Leadership Team Effectiveness- Support the effectiveness and alignment of the executive leadership team
- Facilitate leadership meetings, offsites, and strategic discussions
- Ensure clarity on priorities, ownership, and follow-through
- Foster accountability and collaboration across functions
4. Cross-Functional Alignment- Drive coordination across operations, HR, finance, sales, and compliance
- Break down silos and ensure alignment on company-wide initiatives
- Resolve bottlenecks and accelerate decision-making
5. Operating Rhythm & Governance- Establish and manage the company's operating cadence (staff meetings, business reviews, strategic updates)
- Develop dashboards and reporting to track performance against goals
- Ensure decisions are documented, communicated, and executed
- Improve internal processes to enhance efficiency and transparency
6. Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives- Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects (e.g., growth initiatives, operational improvements, organizational redesign)
- Conduct analysis, scenario planning, and business case development
- Step in to drive progress where ownership or clarity is lacking
7. Organizational Effectiveness & Talent- Partner with HR leadership on organizational design, talent planning, and leadership development
- Support initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and performance
- Identify opportunities to scale systems, processes, and capabilities
8. Communication & Engagement- Drive clear and consistent communication across the organization
- Support company-wide messaging, leadership updates, and board materials
- Ensure alignment between strategy, priorities, and messaging
Qualifications- 8-15+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or leadership roles
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and execution
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of discretion, judgment, and integrity
- Track record of influencing senior leaders and driving organizational change
Key Competencies- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- Execution & Accountability
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Communication & Influence
- Organizational Agility
- Data-Driven Decision Making
What Success Looks Like- Leadership team operates with strong alignment, clarity, and accountability
- Strategic priorities are translated into measurable results
- Cross-functional initiatives move efficiently with minimal friction
- CEO and leadership team are focused on high-impact decisions
- The organization scales with improved structure, communication, and performance
Why This Role MattersThis is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the center of the organization. The Chief of Staff will help shape how the company operates, scales, and executes-serving as a key driver of both performance and culture.
