Smileat Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Smileat Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
We are after people like you who are looking for change and desire to start the week excited. At Smileat, we priorize our team members, enhancing a great environment.
About SMILEAT
Smileat is a Spanish company that was founded in 2015 by two entrepreneurs with the vision to revolutionize the world of organic baby food bringing honest alternatives with 0% added sugar and salt, avoiding additives and sweeteners, unique nutritional values, organic ingredients and sustainable packaging.
Today, we're the second organic baby food brand in market share, the top-selling Spanish brand in our category and the fastest-growing child food brand online. We achieved this through our team of entrepreneurial, young, nonconformist, and passionate professionals who care deeply about food and sustainability.
The brand is currently entering and quickly growing in new markets as Portugal, Romania, Poland, Czech RepublicMoldovia, Greece, Cyprus, Costa Rica, fJapan, ocusing on growing our strategy internationally.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive, organized and dynamic “Chief Operating Officer (COO)” who will be responsible for planning, directing and supervising Smileat's daily operations, helping to ensure operational efficiency, resource optimization and implementation of strategies that contribute to the growth and sustained success of the organization.
Operational Management:
* Oversee and optimize operational processes in all areas of the company.
* Develop and implement strategies and operational plans to improve productivity and reduce costs.
* Ensure the correct implementation of internal policies and procedures.
Leadership and Team Management:
* Lead, motivate and manage the leaders of the different operational areas.
* Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
* Oversee talent development within the team and promote training and development programs.
Process Improvement:
* Identify areas of improvement within operational processes and propose innovative solutions.
* Implement technological tools and agile methodologies to optimize efficiency and reduce operational time.
* Conduct continuous analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust them as needed.
Budget Control:
* Manage the operating budget and ensure operations remain within established margins.
* Oversee inventory control, logistics and supply chain to optimize costs and improve profitability.
Strategic Collaboration:
* Work closely with CEOs and rest of C-Level to align with the strategic objectives of the company.
* Contribute to key decision making and development of new products and services.
* Identify operational risks and develop plans to mitigate these risks.
* Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations in all operational areas.
What are the requirements?
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or similar. Graduate or MBA education is a plus.
* Minimum 10 years of operations experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Leadership skills, strategic decision making and results orientation.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and cross-functional teams.
* Analytical, operational data management and proactive problem solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated experience in project management, process improvement and resource optimization.
* High level of English (C1), other additional languages desirable.
* Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills.
What do We Offer?
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
* A dynamic work environment where innovation, collaboration are at the core and great workplace atmosphere.
* Flexible payment plan (ticket restaurant, transport card, nursery ticket, health insurance).
* Employee training.
* Team events.
* Beautiful office in the heart of Madrid with the coffee or tea
* Save money with corporate discounts
If you are interested, please apply for the job offer and send your CV with the subject "COO" to. Tell us why you are interested in joining our team and your salary range.
Smileat is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to carry out its selection processes without discrimination based on disability, age, sex, health, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, nationality, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, territory or any other personal or social condition or circumstance, as well as ensuring respect for human rights.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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