Chief Operating Officer - Growing organization – High Impact role

ORIJIN STONE, located in New Hope, MN, is a leading wholesaler and fabricator of natural stone, offering the largest variety of high-quality imported and domestic stones in the area. We are known for our distinctive offerings, proprietary capabilities, and specialized expertise, catering to the luxury architecture, building, landscape design, and interior design sectors. Our company culture prioritizes integrity, enthusiasm, initiative, inspiration, and strong teamwork. We foster a collaborative working environment that empowers our employees. Thanks to our team’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards, our company is continuously evolving in an exciting manner, including an increase in national projects. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

To drive our continued success, we seek an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join our company. This newly created position will lead our organization in developing and implementing strategic initiatives across all departments. Our new COO will bring a successful track record in supporting an entrepreneurial organization, with a proven skill set in driving operational efficiencies, building high-performance teams, and fostering sustainable growth while aligning with ownership’s vision and goals.

 Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

· Drive Company Vision: Develop and execute operational strategies that align with the company’s vision and mission, working closely with ownership on strategic direction and long-term growth initiatives.

· Formulate Policies & Goals: Define and implement company-wide policies, procedures, and performance goals, ensuring all operational activities support strategic objectives.

· Identify Growth Opportunities: Proactively research market trends and identify opportunities for expansion, new business, and increased revenue, steering the company toward sustainable growth.

Operational Excellence & Financial Performance

· Oversee Daily Operations: Lead and optimize all facets of business operations, setting standards for productivity, safety, and quality to meet and exceed operational goals.

· Financial Stewardship: Guide the company’s financial direction by managing the Controller and overseeing financials, including P &L responsibility, budgeting, expense management, and resource allocation, to ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness

· Enhance Efficiency: Continually assess and improve operational processes, implementing data-driven strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste across departments.

 People & Performance Management

· Lead and Develop Teams: Provide strong leadership to managers and teams, creating a performance-driven culture through clear expectations, accountability, and professional development.

· Attract and Retain Talent: Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, onboarding, and training programs, to build a high-performing, cohesive team aligned with company values and goals.

· Build a Collaborative Culture: Foster open communication, collaboration, and motivation across all levels, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and a commitment to excellence.

Client  & Stakeholder Relations

· Strengthen Client Partnerships: Maintain and deepen client relationships, ensuring high-quality customer service and consistent value delivery to build loyalty and client satisfaction.

· Act as Liaison to Ownership: Provide regular performance reports, financial updates, and operational insights to ownership, ensuring clear and transparent communication on company progress and strategic adjustments.

Qualified candidates should have 10–20+ years of proven experience in an operations leadership role, ideally working closely with a privately held ownership team. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business is preferred. Experience in custom manufacturing, job shop environments, or industries related to stone or building materials manufacturing or distribution is highly desirable.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record of driving workforce improvements, a passion for innovation and efficiency, and a commitment to integrity in supporting ownership. Key requirements include advanced proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and general technology, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ORIJIN STONE offers highly competitive compensation with a salary of $150 - 200K, a potential equity opportunity, PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits as well as a Simple IRA with matching. This position comes with great growth potential. Our culture values integrity, enthusiasm, initiative, inspiration and strong working relationships. We foster and promote a collaborative work climate that is conducive to employee empowerment.

For more information about our firm, visit our website:  www.ORIJINSTONE.com  To Apply: please forward your resume to our recruiting resource, Red Seat:  ORIJIN@redseat.com  For more information, call Red Seat directly at (952)-893-0020.  We will confirm receipt of your resume within two business days.  

ORIJIN STONE is an equal opportunity employer.