Chief Operating Officer, Tadano America Corporation

at  Tadano America Corporation

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer, Tadano America Corporation
Department: President
Reports to:President & CEO, Tadano America Corp. and Tadano Mantis Corp.
Classification: Full-time, Exempt

SUMMARY:

The COO would be fully responsible for the operations side of the TAC business and all departments within. The COO works directly for the President & CEO of the Pan-America region and alongside the Corporate Secretary. The COO will lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within our industry, preferably having worked their way up to an executive role. We believe this trajectory helps a person develop a unique mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of our industry. This person would be responsible for helping to build the strategy for the Tadano America crane business and manage the execution of the strategy to maximize efficiency and growth with a focus on the Tadano Core Values (Compliance + Safety, Quality & Efficiency).

QUALIFICATIONS:

MBA or equivalent experience with a proven track record.
20 Plus years of equipment, industry and or crane experience.
Proven prior business managerial experience and proven track record of working with a P&L statement
Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles
Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues
Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
Proven ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
Travel required (must possess current drivers license and passport)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for this position, please visit Tadano Pan Americas job board at https://group.tadano.com/uscan/en/careers/ RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED.

Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement
Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO
Oversee operations, IT, and accounting, and partner with CEO in sales management so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targets
Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitability
Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts
Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
Manages S&OP Process to include all business planning aspects to align with operational needs
Manage customer situations as required with Sales, accounts receivable, customer support and Distribution/Major Account development and relationship management
Support sales generation while driving to exceed customer satisfaction expectations
Maximize revenue, profitability & market share growth through efficiencies and strategic initiatives
Ability to understand P&L and prioritizes how to make continuous improvement in operational performance
Can understand the balance sheet side of the business and how to maximize cash efficiency without impacting the business performance
Ability to multi-task, travel as needed at short notice and drive accountability at all levels of the organization by leveraging the KPIs for the business
Responsible to build a monthly Management deck and a report that explains what is happening in the business and where the efforts are being applied to execute to plan
Support cross functional or global business initiatives working with others as required
Promotes, supports and enhances Tadano Core values C+SQE
NOTE: This job description represents the essential functions of the position, but it is not all inclusive. Duties reasonably related to the position may be assigned or modified.