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