Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer (COO) Location: Mumbai Industry Scope: Chemical Distribution, Trading, Manufacturing Geographic Scope: Primarily India with multi-region coordination Role Summary: The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will serve as the execution backbone of the group, responsible for driving operational consistency, strategic scalability, and cross-business integration. The COO will be instrumental in building systems, processes, and teams capable of managing both current operations and new business ventures, particularly as the group aligns fully with its mission and enters a new phase of disciplined growth. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise-Wide Operational Leadership Lead operations across business lines (distribution, trading, and manufacturing), ensuring standardization, scalability, and alignment with strategic goals. Translate the groups mission into daily operational discipline using OKRs. Systems, Infrastructure & IT Modernization Oversee implementation of upgraded ERP and IT systems to enable better governance and decision-making. Promote automation, integration, and transparency across functions and business units. Team & Process Development Build cross-functional teams capable of executing in both established and emerging business domains. Create replicable operational frameworks that empower local leadership and reduce dependency. New Business Launch Support Operationalize new ventures through rapid setup of supply chains, partnerships, staffing, and administrative systems. Ensure resource efficiency and operational clarity in all launches. Cultural & Values Alignment Champion the group’s core values of responsibility, reliability, and dependability across all operations. Drive a high-performance, ownership-based culture through coaching and structure. Ideal Candidate: MBA or equivalent advanced degree; background in engineering or systems preferred. 15+ years of senior operational leadership across multi-sector or diversified groups. Demonstrated success in leading through transformation and cross-functional coordination. Familiarity with both India and Japan markets is strongly preferred. Proven ability to scale operations, build capable teams, and drive efficiency across varied domains.