Chief Operating Officer - C F Martin & CO Inc

Company Overview:

C. F. Martin & Co.® has been making the finest handcrafted acoustic guitars since 1833. For the biggest names and the most revered musical legends. For the pioneers, the rebels, and the dreamers. For anyone who cares about music and loves making it. There's a passion that runs through this organization. From our employees to our loyal customers to our business partners across the globe. This passion fuels our ambition to make the very best tools designed to help every artist share their music with the world for generations to come. Nearly 200 years of making great music. And we're ready for the next 200. Want to come with us?

TITLE: Chief Operating Officer

REPORTS TO: President & Chief Executive Officer

Summary Description:

The newly created COO role is crucial to the company's plans to drive sustainable, profitable growth while maintaining the company's competitive edge. As COO your goal will be to continue to strengthen the organization and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration. Moreover, the COO will be instrumental in accelerating the execution of Martin Guitar's strategy and maximizing the company's impact, ensuring long-term success and stability.

You will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and will work closely with other executives to identify and address the operational needs of the organization. You will develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency, drive sustainable profitable growth, and ensure successful implementation of process improvements.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) reports directly to the President/CEO and will have reporting relationships with domestic and global manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, process improvement, and manufacturing engineering. Additionally, this role will be working closely with the owner and the Board of Directors.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee activities of Operations functions including developing and driving strategies which support manufacturing operations, process optimization, supply chain management, procurement and manufacturing engineering
• Develop a strategic operating vision and mission that creates a positive work environment which supports sustained profitable growth through excellence and efficiency
• Work with the ELT to translate strategic plans into annual operating plans that then drive immediate actions and measures of operational excellence
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards
• Lead initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes using lean methods and advanced technologies and data analytics without impacting the current standards of quality and excellence
• Manage the supply chain for timely and cost-effective material procurement and build strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to align with the company's goals
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to safety, take personal responsibility to prevent hazardous situations, and build a participatory environment to identify and resolve safety issues/concerns
• Collaborate with the CEO and ELT to define and articulate the organization's vision which will be used to inspire and engage the associates as they commit to their daily activities
• Promote a culture that reflects the organization's values, encourages good performance, and rewards productivity
• Maintain a visible presence to the organization and collects first-hand knowledge of the health of the workforce through use of "Management by Walking Around" techniques
• Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company's standards and policies, including environmental, safety and health policies
• Manage development of annual functional budgets that support operating plans while prudently managing within budget guidelines
• Manage and oversee capital investments, ensuring strategic allocation and efficient use of resources across all areas of responsibility
• Assure that the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Become involved in local charitable organizations including demonstrating an interest in serving as a Board Member
• Act as an ambassador of the organization in the community by supporting and working with local organizations, manufacturing groups, etc. (i.e. Manufacturers Resource Center and the Ben Franklin Technology Partners)

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science or related field (required)
• Strong leadership qualities, presentation skills and the ability to translate vision into action and the ability to lead the organization to higher levels of performance
• 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible, successful experience in manufacturing environments including 5 years or more in a COO role
• Experience in a small to mid-size company ($100 Million+) including experience in more than one company/industry very desirable
• Experience working in a family owned or managed business desirable
• International multi-site manufacturing operations experience in a MES or ERP environment is a must
• Experience driving safety excellence within all levels of a manufacturing and operations environment, including behavioral based safety outcomes
• Proven leadership experience where company culture provides a strategic advantage
• Strong ability to connect with people at all levels of the organization
• Experience in a consumer manufacturing environment a plus, with an emphasis on high quality/high value products that enjoy a strong brand identity
• A commitment to continued learning demonstrated by participation in post education experiences or certifications
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization
• Strong project, time management and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Ability to physically navigate through a production facility
• Strong passion for music and/or a musician

Contact: Interested candidates and sources are encouraged to engage in a confidential dialogue with the company's exclusive executive search provider:

HUDSON GAIN CORPORATION

Scott Lyons

Managing Director, Executive Search

scott.lyons@hudsongain.com

Roger Thorne

Managing Partner

roger.thorne@hudsongain.com

A condition of employment is that all candidates are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.