We’re Hiring | Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Logistics, Coal & Solar

? Location: Surat, Gujarat

? Experience: 20 years

? Work Mode: Full-time, On-site

? Joining: Immediate, subject to notice period

About the Opportunity

SWYN is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a growing business group with interests in logistics, coal and solar energy. The group is expanding its existing bulk logistics operations into a standalone transport business and is looking for a strong operational leader to drive this growth.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Lead day-to-day operations across logistics, coal and solar businesses.

✔️ Build and scale the standalone logistics and transport business, focusing on fleet operations, transporter networks, dispatch, turnaround time and profitability.

✔️ Ensure adherence to established workflows, operational processes and internal systems.

✔️ Identify operational bottlenecks, analyse root causes and implement effective solutions.

✔️ Lead teams, manage vendor and transporter relationships, resolve escalations and drive accountability.

✔️ Identify automation opportunities and collaborate with technology teams to streamline workflows.

✔️ Develop MIS reports, operational KPIs and performance reviews for the promoters.

Ideal Candidate Profile

? 20 years of experience in operations,



with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role such as GM Operations, VP Operations or COO.

? Strong experience in logistics, road transport, fleet management, Full Truckload (FTL) operations or bulk transportation.

? Experience in setting up or scaling logistics operations will be a significant advantage.

? Excellent analytical, problem-solving and process-management skills.

? Proven ability to lead teams, manage operational challenges and enforce accountability.

? Experience working with technology teams on process automation and workflow implementation.

? Exposure to coal, bulk commodities or solar operations is an added advantage.

What Makes This Chance Unique?

✨ Opportunity to build a standalone logistics business from the ground up, backed by an established bulk-logistics operation.

✨ Direct access to the promoters and meaningful authority over operations.

✨ An opportunity to drive operational excellence across three business verticals.

✨ A systems-driven organisation with existing workflows and technology infrastructure.

Important: Logistics experience is the primary requirement for this role. The position focuses on operations, systems and people management; pricing, sales and purchase decisions remain with the promoters.

? Interested candidates: Share your profile or reach out to [email protected]

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