Direct Placement Title: Chief Operations Officer (COO) Compensation: $150,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Location: Hatillo, Puerto Rico Company Description: Our client is a leading provider of innovative corrugated packaging solutions in Puerto Rico, committed to operational excellence and sustainable growth. Position Description: The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will be a strategic partner to the President & CEO, responsible for the total operational excellence, efficiency, and growth of our client. This executive will lead all aspects of manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics, drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performance culture rooted in safety and accountability across all facilities. Key Responsibilities + Manufacturing & Operational Excellence: Direct all manufacturing operations (production, maintenance, quality assurance) to ensure plants operate safely, efficiently, and reliably, meeting stringent production, quality, and on-time delivery targets. + Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with the CEO to define and execute the long-term business strategy, including capacity planning, technology upgrades, and automation roadmaps to support growth. + Financial Performance & P&L Ownership: Own the operational P&L, delivering on revenue, margin, productivity, and cost objectives. Develop annual operating budgets, capital plans, and implement effective cost-control strategies. + Continuous Improvement & Lean: Drive Lean Manufacturing principles, waste reduction initiatives, and uptime improvement programs to maximize efficiency and minimize operational costs across all facilities. + Supply Chain & Logistics Management: Oversee the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics, to optimize material flow, reduce lead times, and enhance supplier performance. + Commercial & Customer Alignment: Collaborate with Sales and QA departments to ensure operational performance and quality meet customer requirements, strengthening key account relationships through performance reviews and facility engagement. + Talent Development & Culture: Build, mentor, and develop strong, accountable teams across operations, engineering, and plant leadership, fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture through transparent leadership. + Risk, EHS, & Compliance: Maintain industry-leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, ensuring full compliance with OSHA and local regulatory requirements, and leading business continuity/risk management planning. Qualifications + A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. + At least 5 years of executive or senior management experience in the corrugated packaging or a closely related industrial manufacturing sector. + Proven track record of success in implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. + Demonstrated experience managing an operational P&L and successfully developing and controlling large operational and capital budgets. + Expert knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and quality assurance best practices within a manufacturing context. + Strong understanding of EHS regulations and a commitment to maintaining a world-class safety culture in Puerto Rico. + Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to define KPIs, establish performance dashboards, and drive data-informed decision-making. + Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) is highly preferred to effectively manage local operations and workforce. Education + Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical), Operations Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field. + Preferred: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a related advanced degree. Benefits + Retirement 401(k) Plan (Eligibility after 1 year and 1 month of service) + Health & Wellness Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Plans + Paid Time Off (PTO)Vacation and Sick Leave accruals. + Holidays Company-recognized Holidays (13 standard days plus an additional day in an Election year). + Mandated Bonus Annual Christmas Bonus as required by law in Puerto Rico. Equal Opportunity Employer: RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pay Transparency: RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices. About RCM: RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCMT) is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial. Disclaimer: This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.