Chief Operating Officer

Company Description

Atlas is an industrial drone manufacturer established in 2015. Atlas has set out to build solutions that leverage groundbreaking unmanned capabilities to improve efficiencies and promote safety. Innovations we create here increase the value of aerial technologies in people's day-to-day lives and revolutionize the aeronautical industry. We are looking for exceptional talent striving for new challenges, ready to bring up new solutions, brainstorm and throw themselves into creating the new every day.

Role Description:

Atlas team welcomes an Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, scaling processes, and driving operational excellence across the organization

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Riga, Latvia.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, improving and implementing operations and production plans to meet company goals.
• Oversee and optimize all operational aspects in Atlas, including supply chain (purchasing, logistics, quality, production, NPI), and company programs.
• Set KPI’s and evaluate overall performance.
• Providing all necessary reports, assisting management in goal setting and promoting company growth and anticipating and forecasting trends and patterns of the company and marketplace
• Set and track Company Budget for each department.
• Set financial plans for Cost effective procurement plan and increased revenue.
• Allocation of the company's resources, materials and equipment in the most efficient and productive way between Atlas departments.
• Drive operational strategies that support growth, efficiency, and compliance.

Required skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is common.
• Experience: 3-5+ years as VP Operations / COO in a Tech company.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking, data interpretation, and finding solutions to operational bottlenecks.
• Communication: Clear, persuasive communication with teams, managers, and stakeholders.
• Proven Project Management Skills: Planning, monitoring, and executing production goals efficiently.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of ERP systems, data analytics, manufacturing software, and quality tools (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proven Financial skills: Budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Proven Organizational Skills: Time management, attention to detail, and multitasking.
• Advancement: MBA or certifications (PMP, Six Sigma) can boost career growth.

Our offer:

• Salary EUR 5200 to 6700 gross depending on qualifications.
• Experience in a fast-growing, highly innovative global industry.
• Excellent work conditions and open-minded team.
• Health and accident insurance policies.
• Free parking lot next to the office.
• Corporate events, regular internal activities and other benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training.