Interim Chief Operating Officer

A COO is a highly qualified leader who takes responsibility for a company's operational activities. The role is central to leading and streamlining all aspects of the company's operations, from production lines to supply chain management and customer service.

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We are the bridge between companies that need to quickly secure operational excellence and execution capabilities, and Sweden's sharpest Interim COOs. Appointing a COO is crucial to your operational efficiency and delivery capabilities, and often the need is urgent. Thanks to our specialized network in operational management, production, and supply chain, the right system support, and proactive search, we are the obvious partner when you need an Interim COO quickly—and it has to be just right.

Many people wonder what an operations manager is. An operations manager is the same as the English title. Chief Operating Officer (COO), is the leader of an organization who has ultimate responsibility for its day-to-day activities and operations.

This role is central to ensuring that the entire organization's “engine” runs efficiently and delivers according to plan. An operations manager acts as a link between the overall strategy and the day-to-day work on the floor.

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Situations where an Interim COO makes a difference

The need for an Interim COO often arises when operational capability is critical to the success of the business, and rapid change or reinforcement is required. We are experts at stepping in quickly to optimize your operations and ensure delivery when you are facing:

  • Unexpected vacancy: When your regular COO or other key person in operational management leaves at short notice, and daily operations, production flows, or delivery reliability must be guaranteed without interruption.
  • Operational transformation & streamlining: During major restructuring of operations, implementation of new production systems, logistics solutions, or when comprehensive efficiency programs (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) are to be implemented that require experienced and decisive operational leadership.
  • <strongRapid scaling & expansion: When the company is growing rapidly and production capacity, supply chains, or service delivery need to be scaled up quickly to meet increased demand or expansion into new markets.
  • Major operational projects & initiatives: When implementing new production lines, building new logistics infrastructure, integrating the operational parts of acquired businesses, or in other complex, time-limited operational projects that require specialized project management and implementation skills.
  • Turnaround situations: When operational performance is lacking, quality targets are not being met, lead times are too long, or when a strong and experienced leader is needed to turn around inefficient processes and restore operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability.

What does a COO do?

The COO can be seen as the “engine” of the organization. While the CEO focuses on long-term strategy, investor relations, and vision, it is the COO's job to ensure that the strategy is implemented and that all day-to-day operations run as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

Typical tasks for a COO:

  • Managing day-to-day operations: Ensure that all departments and functions—such as production, logistics, customer service, and purchasing—perform and deliver according to plan.
  • Translate strategy into action: Break down the company's overall goals into concrete action plans, processes, and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) for the operational teams.
  • Drive efficiency and process improvement: Continuously analyze and optimize internal work processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, shorten lead times, and improve quality.
  • Manage and allocate resources: Responsible for ensuring that budgets and resources are allocated and used in an optimal manner to achieve operational goals.
  • Scale up your business: Ensure that the company's processes, systems, and structure can handle rapid growth without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Ensure goal fulfillment: Follow up on results, report to the CEO and management team, and take corrective action when operations deviate from the plan.

One interim Chief Operating Officer is an invaluable resource in business-critical situations, for example, to quickly rectify inefficient operations, lead a major change project, handle an unexpected growth spurt, or fill a sudden vacancy.

Many people wonder what an operations manager is. An operations manager is the same as the English title. Chief Operating Officer (COO), is the leader of an organization who has ultimate responsibility for its day-to-day activities and operations.

This role is central to ensuring that the entire organization's “engine” runs efficiently and delivers according to plan. An operations manager acts as a link between the overall strategy and the day-to-day work on the floor.

Advantages of an Interim COO from Interim Search

Record-fast start

We'll introduce and get your Interim COO on board anywhere in Sweden—often within 48 hours—thanks to our optimized approach.

Sweden's most extensive network

You gain access to Sweden's largest network of over 16,000 verified interim managers and specialists. This maximizes your chances of finding the Interim COO who can best transform your operations.

Precision in matching

Our industry-leading research team and refined process ensure that we quickly present the top candidates who best match your unique requirements profile for an Interim COO – in terms of expertise, previous successes, and availability.

Solid experience and expertise

As Sweden's leading specialist in interim management, with the most appointments completed, we possess in-depth expertise. This guarantees a process characterized by quality, security, and understanding of your operational needs.

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Our work process where speed and precision are guaranteed

Our methodology is optimized to deliver the right Interim COO in record time, without compromising on quality:

  • Needs analysis: We understand your situation and your requirements in depth – often right from the first conversation, thanks to our own experience in senior management roles.
  • The right candidates through networking & search: We immediately activate our proactive network (16,000+ specialists) and our market-leading search team to identify the most suitable profiles.
  • Quality assurance & presentation: We conduct rigorous interviews and evaluations. You will be presented with the top-matched candidates—often within 48 hours—ready to start.
  • Close monitoring: We ensure a smooth start and follow up regularly to guarantee that the assignment delivers according to your expectations.

We simplify complexity and deliver when it matters most.

”Interim Search understands our needs and works closely with us as a customer. We were presented with available candidates quickly, and the right consultant was up and running in just over a week.”

Anders Koritz, ordering role: COO Acobia

Hire an Interim COO for immediate expertise and decisiveness.

In addition to quickly filling a critical management position, you will receive:

  • New insights: An objective review of your business processes, highlighting opportunities for efficiency improvements and challenging established ways of working.
  • Expertise: Access to in-depth expertise in operational management, process optimization, and efficiency improvements, exactly when your business needs it most.
  • Results-oriented focus: A strong drive to quickly deliver concrete and measurable operational improvements, with a clear focus on your overall business goals.
  • Stability: Experienced and confident leadership that creates structure, efficiency, and momentum in daily operations, even during demanding periods.
  • Flexibility: A flexible resource that meets your exact operational management needs for as long as you require, without long-term commitments.

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