CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)
We are:
Bulwork is the first technical and IT-oriented recruitment agency in Bulgaria with 25 years of stable presence in the market. The company has established a reputation for delivering high-quality services to clients and candidates. We respect the wishes of our candidates and strive to provide the best service by finding the most suitable and challenging job for them.
Our trusted partner is:
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)
We are looking for a forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee manufacturing and product development (R&D) operations. This is a senior-level role, working closely with the CEO to turn strategic goals into smooth, daily execution across all departments. In this position, you will:
- Lead and manage all operational areas, including production, planning, logistics, and supply chain.
- Improve manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other efficiency tools.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure new products are designed for scalable production and cost-effectiveness.
- Supervise the full supply chain - from sourcing materials to delivering finished goods.
- Maintain high standards in product quality and ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations.
- Help shape and execute the company’s long-term strategy by turning business goals into clear action plans.
- Build and guide a strong operations team, encouraging growth, accountability, and innovation.
Key requirements for the role:
- 10 years of professional experience in manufacturing operations, preferably within Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Energy, or related high-tech industrial environments. - 4+ years in the same or in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing organization. - Proven hands-on experience in the production (not distribution and sales!) of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), including involvement in assembly, integration, testing, quality control, or engineering of complete BESS solutions. - Demonstrated experience in process improvement, operational excellence, and scaling manufacturing operations. - Bachelor’s degree or higher in (Electrical) Engineering, Electronics, Energy and Commodity, or a related technical field. - Strong communication, leadership, and team‑management capabilities. - Fluency in English at B2 level or higher (both written and verbal). - Willingness to travel from time to time within the country and internationally on business trips.
The company can offer:
- Excellent remuneration and regular salary reviews.
- Additional monetary bonuses.
- Additional health insurance and other social perks.
- Standard working hours from Monday to Friday.
- Excellent working conditions in a good team of professionals.
- Opportunity to work with global partners in a multicultural environment.
The candidates do not pay any taxes to the Agency - the services are FREE OF CHARGE.
Bulwork Company LTD - IT Recruitment Agency (license No. 2107 from 01.09.2016 from MLSP).
Bulwork is the first technical and IT-oriented recruitment agency in Bulgaria with 25 years of stable presence in the market. The company has established a reputation for delivering high-quality services to clients and candidates. We respect the wishes of our candidates and strive to provide the best service by finding the most suitable and challenging job for them.
Our trusted partner is:
A stable manufacturing company with decades of experience that has developed large-scale production capabilities for the design and production of advanced R&D systems and solutions for energy conversion and storage. They cover nearly the entire process from engineering and assembly to testing and deployment, and their product lines are successfully applied across diverse industries and mission-critical sectors in Bulgaria and abroad.
For their key manufacturing facility in Sofia, Bulgaria, we are looking to find and hire an experienced and motivated manager to take on the position of:
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)
We are looking for a forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee manufacturing and product development (R&D) operations. This is a senior-level role, working closely with the CEO to turn strategic goals into smooth, daily execution across all departments. In this position, you will:
- Lead and manage all operational areas, including production, planning, logistics, and supply chain.
- Improve manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other efficiency tools.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure new products are designed for scalable production and cost-effectiveness.
- Supervise the full supply chain - from sourcing materials to delivering finished goods.
- Maintain high standards in product quality and ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations.
- Help shape and execute the company’s long-term strategy by turning business goals into clear action plans.
- Build and guide a strong operations team, encouraging growth, accountability, and innovation.
Key requirements for the role:
- 10 years of professional experience in manufacturing operations, preferably within Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Energy, or related high-tech industrial environments. - 4+ years in the same or in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing organization. - Proven hands-on experience in the production (not distribution and sales!) of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), including involvement in assembly, integration, testing, quality control, or engineering of complete BESS solutions. - Demonstrated experience in process improvement, operational excellence, and scaling manufacturing operations. - Bachelor’s degree or higher in (Electrical) Engineering, Electronics, Energy and Commodity, or a related technical field. - Strong communication, leadership, and team‑management capabilities. - Fluency in English at B2 level or higher (both written and verbal). - Willingness to travel from time to time within the country and internationally on business trips.
The company can offer:
- Excellent remuneration and regular salary reviews.
- Additional monetary bonuses.
- Additional health insurance and other social perks.
- Standard working hours from Monday to Friday.
- Excellent working conditions in a good team of professionals.
- Opportunity to work with global partners in a multicultural environment.
If you see yourself in this profile and are ready for your next professional challenge, we’d love to hear from you - send us your CV in English or LinkedIn profile!
The candidates do not pay any taxes to the Agency - the services are FREE OF CHARGE.
Bulwork Company LTD - IT Recruitment Agency (license No. 2107 from 01.09.2016 from MLSP).
от 2400 до 2500 € бруто (4693 - 4890 лв.)
