Chief Operating Officer
Core
Execute the founder's vision by taking end-to-end ownership of day-to-day business operations for a handcrafted trunk-making atelier, enabling the founder to focus on strategy and brand development.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Builds
Self-managed, accountable organization with robust systems and disciplined execution
Domain
Luxury goods manufacturing / Handcrafted furniture / Art and design
Required skills
Business operations leadership, Department and HOD accountability, Systems and execution, Production and quality oversight, Cross-functional coordination, Founder independence and decision-making
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial experience (founder/co-founder/business builder), Scaling a business, Leading multiple functions through HODs, Hands-on commercial acumen, Data-driven decision-making
Technologies
SOPs, workflows, approval mechanisms, dashboards
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day functioning across Production, Design & Development, Finance, HR, and Administration; Set clear KRAs, KPIs, and decision rights for HODs; Build and enforce practical SOPs and workflows; Oversee production planning, capacity, quality systems, and delivery commitments; Align Revenue, Production, Design & Development and support functions for feasible commercial commitments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
