Chief of Staff
Newark NJ (Onsite Full Time)
$100000$130000
Overview
We are seeking a high-caliber Chief of Staff to partner directly with a senior executive at a large fast-growing company within the manufacturing and builder trade products industry.
This is not a traditional administrative role. This is a strategic execution position designed for someone who can bring structure clarity and follow-through to a complex high-volume organization.
You will serve as the executives right hand ensuring priorities are aligned initiatives are executed communication flows clearly and nothing critical falls through the cracks.
This is an opportunity to join a strong execution-focused environment with real scale real growth and real impact.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Partnership & Alignment
Serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership
Manage high-level calendars priorities and strategic scheduling
Prepare executive briefings meeting materials and decision summaries
Act as a strategic filter for incoming requests and internal escalations
Ensure leadership time is focused on highest-impact initiatives
Strategic Execution & Accountability
Track key initiatives across departments including operations production supply chain sales and finance
Translate executive direction into structured action plans
Drive follow-up ownership and accountability on major projects
Identify bottlenecks and proactively escalate or resolve issues
Ensure cross-functional teams remain aligned on priorities
Operational & Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate complex multi-department projects from kickoff to completion
Support leadership in implementing systems processes and reporting rhythms
Help standardize communication between departments
Prepare dashboards reports and performance summaries
Maintain visibility into operational metrics and progress
Communication & Leadership Support
Serve as liaison between leadership and internal teams
Ensure clear communication of decisions expectations and deadlines
Support town halls leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions
Uphold discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters
Qualifications
5 years in a Chief of Staff Executive Operations Strategic Project Management or senior Executive Assistant role
Experience supporting senior leadership in manufacturing construction builder products or product-driven environments strongly preferred
Exceptional organizational and follow-through ability
High-level communication skills written and verbal
Strong judgment and discretion
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced high-accountability environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing detail
What Success Looks Like
Leadership priorities are clearly tracked and executed
Cross-functional teams are aligned and accountable
Projects move faster with fewer communication breakdowns
The executive gains time and clarity to focus on strategic growth
Operational visibility and discipline increase across departments
Who This Role Is For
A structured operator who thrives behind the scenes
Someone who enjoys driving execution not just planning
A proactive thinker who solves problems before they escalate
A professional who can operate with confidence and discretion
Someone who wants to grow within a strong performance-driven organization
If you are a sharp execution-focused professional ready to operate at the center of a growing manufacturing organization wed love to speak with you.
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