Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Building Products Manufacturing

A leading U.S.-based manufacturer in the building products industry is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its executive leadership team. This executive will oversee multi-site manufacturing operations and lead operational strategy across production, supply chain, engineering, technical operations, and financial integration. The role is based in Alexandria, Louisiana and requires an onsite leadership presence.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and can drive modernization, scalability, and performance improvement across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and logistics
Oversee multiple U.S. manufacturing plants with a strong focus on safety, throughput, cost control, and product quality
Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Strengthen KPI reporting, operational forecasting, and financial visibility across operations
Partner closely with commercial leadership to align production with customer demand
Support operational coordination across extrusion, fabrication, powder coating, and assembly processes
Develop and mentor plant leadership teams while building succession pipelines
Serve as a strategic operational partner to the CEO and executive team

Ideal Background

15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience
Proven success leading multi-plant operations environments
Strong operational finance acumen with the ability to translate metrics into strategy and execution
Experience within building products, metals, plastics, fabrication, or related industrial manufacturing sectors preferred
Deep understanding of supply chain management, engineering operations, quality systems, and safety programs
Collaborative leadership style with executive presence and plant-floor credibility

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana (onsite leadership presence required)

Interested?

If you are an operationally driven manufacturing executive interested in learning more confidentially, please apply here.

MZN Management Group, LLC

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