Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 8–10 Years

Industry: Furniture Manufacturing, Interior Design & Project Execution

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee business operations across multiple departments, showrooms, manufacturing facilities, and project divisions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, driving business growth, managing resources, and ensuring the successful execution of organizational objectives.

The COO will work closely with the Managing Director and departmental heads to strengthen business performance, productivity, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Management

- Oversee daily business operations across departments, showrooms, and manufacturing facilities.
- Implement business strategies and operational plans aligned with management objectives.
- Establish operational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Monitor business performance and ensure achievement of organizational goals.

Production & Manufacturing Management

- Supervise manufacturing operations, including carpentry, wood processing, CNC, and finishing.
- Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met.
- Optimize manpower utilization, machinery efficiency, and production costs.
- Coordinate with production managers and factory supervisors to resolve operational issues.

Sales & Business Development

- Monitor sales performance across business divisions and showrooms.
- Drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies and business development initiatives.
- Review sales targets, conversion rates,



customer acquisition, and order closures.
- Ensure coordination between sales, design, production, and project execution teams.

Project & Execution Management

- Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, resources, and customer commitments.
- Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and design teams.
- Resolve operational challenges and project delays.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

- Oversee procurement, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials and production requirements.
- Control procurement costs and improve vendor management.
- Monitor stock levels and minimize material wastage.

Human Resource & Team Management

- Coordinate with HR for manpower planning and recruitment.
- Establish accountability and performance standards across departments.
- Review departmental performance and employee productivity.
- Strengthen leadership capabilities and organizational discipline.

Financial & Cost Management

- Monitor operational budgets, expenses, and departmental costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved profitability.
- Coordinate with the Finance Department on budgeting and financial planning.
- Ensure productive utilization of company resources.

Reporting & Management Coordination





- Report operational performance and business developments to the Managing Director.
- Conduct regular performance review meetings with departmental heads.
- Prepare and review MIS reports and operational dashboards.
- Ensure timely implementation of management decisions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of business and operational targets.
- Improvement in production efficiency and productivity.
- Timely completion and delivery of projects.
- Achievement of sales and revenue targets.
- Reduction in operational costs and material wastage.
- Improvement in customer satisfaction and service quality.
- Effective manpower utilization and departmental performance.
- Inventory and procurement efficiency.
- Reduction in operational delays.
- Overall business profitability and growth.

Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA is preferred.
- 8–10 years of experience in senior operations or business leadership roles.
- Experience in furniture manufacturing, interior design, manufacturing, or project-based industries is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of production, supply chain, sales, project management, and business operations.
- Excellent leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple departments and drive business performance.

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

- Do you have specific experience in Interior , Manufacturing , Furniture , Project based industries ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Chief Operating Officer(COO) | Furniture Manufacturing, Interior Design & Project Execution (Thrikkakara)
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