Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Transform & Scale for the Next 75 Years

Location: SF Bay Area (commute to Pittsburg, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area required)

About Bishop-Wisecarver®

Bishop-Wisecarver is a second-generation, family-owned, WBENC/WOSB certified company and a Tugboat Institute Evergreen member. For 75 years, we’ve delivered cutting-edge linear and rotary motion solutions that help nourish, heal, shelter, entertain, protect, and move the world—even in the most extreme environments. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re looking for a leader to help us scale and innovate for the next 75 years.

Your Mission

Lead transformative changes across our newest acquisition and core operations. Build scalable processes, integrate technology, and drive efficiency—so that, within 12 months, you deliver a measurable increase in profit margin. You’ll be the CEO’s “wingman,” with a clear path to President as you prove your impact.

What You’ll Tackle

• Turn around our newly acquired control systems integrator by designing and implementing business processes for a profitable service organization.
• Modernize operations and manufacturing by embedding technology for efficiency and business intelligence.
• Champion change management, inspiring teams to adopt new ways of working.
• Oversee all operational elements: automation, product development, engineering, manufacturing, QA/QC, supply chain, and facilities.

Who You Are

• A proven turnaround leader. This may be your first COO title, but you’ve already led organizations through operational and cultural transformation.
• Extensive experience in operational excellence, driving efficiencies, and automation within relevant industries.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align operational strategies with business objectives.
• Financially savvy, with a track record of increasing profit margins.
• Passionate about technology and data-driven decision-making.
• Servant leader who coaches teams to achieve their highest potential and lives our core values (attached).
• Committed to the Bay Area and able to be present in Pittsburg, CA.
• Hungry for your next big step: you want to help scale a privately held, Evergreen company for the long term, not just the next exit.

What BW Brings to the Table

• Competitive base salary with incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits, including generous company contributions.
• Uncapped flexible time-off policy.
• 401(k) safe-harbor match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• A value-driven, down-to-earth culture that celebrates teamwork and exceptional service.
• A legacy opportunity: help build a company designed to thrive for the next 75 years.

Notes

• Applicants must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be within commutable distance to Pittsburg, CA (San Francisco Bay Area).

Ready to dive into a workplace that’s more than just a job?

Join us at BW, where every day is an adventure—and your leadership will shape the next era.