Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 15,000,000 COP inicially, and 20,000,000 COP (after 6 month onboarding), + equity stake worth millions, all benefits. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across the organization. Your primary goal will be to increase our organization's productivity, efficiency, and profitability. You will advise the CEO on key operational insights as well as provide coaching to employees. bilingual (Spanish-English) Chief Operating Officer based in Colombia to oversee and integrate the full scope of operations across its manufacturing, logistics, finance, and organizational infrastructure. This individual will become the primary COO for the entire company and will be responsible for optimizing and expanding the systems that support a fast-scaling international skincare brand with the purpose of selling the company by EOY 2030. Responsibilities Produce annual operation forecasting report and strategy Oversee and evaluate day-to-day operations Identify new market opportunities to accelerate growth Present operational strategy recommendations to the CEO based on your market research Lead the development and optimization of Colombian operations, including logistics, production, supply chain, finance, customer service, and fulfillment Serve as the primary point of integration between Colombian systems and U.S. sales, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and service expectations are met Oversee all financial operations in Colombia, including budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and vendor payments Ensure legal compliance related to tax, labor, regulatory, and product standards within Colombia and international export guidelines Collaborate with U.S. Interim COO and Executive Team to build and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all operational domains Identify system inefficiencies and create clear, scalable solutions to support rapid growth Qualifications Strategic planning and business development experience Strong written and verbal and presentation skills Strong leadership and organizational skills Fully bilingual (Spanish and English), with fluent English proficiency for cross-border communication Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or logistics Demonstrated success building and managing high-performing teams Strong financial acumen and ability to lead accounting and budgeting functions Deep understanding of Colombian regulatory environment (labor law, tax, production) On-site availability in Colombia, with daily presence at company headquarters Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and executive communication skills Strong alignment with brand ethos: natural, ethical, sustainable, and growth-minded Compensations overview All utilities paidas part of the compensation package Subsidized daily meals:healthy breakfasts and lunches provided onsite Annual Review: Full compensation and performance review to take place in early Q4 of each calendar year, in alignment with company budget planning and role evolution Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Human Resources Services Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Operating Officer” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr