Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
Toms River, NJ
$100K-$140K DOE | Onsite
Position Overview
Growing family-run product business seeking a highly capable Chief of Staff to serve as a true right hand to ownership. This individual will help drive day-to-day operations, keep priorities moving, and act as a trusted representative of the CEO when he is unavailable.
This is not a traditional calendar-management Executive Assistant role. The ideal candidate is proactive, operationally minded, and comfortable stepping into leadership situations, making decisions, and ensuring the business continues running smoothly. They naturally identify opportunities for improvement, bring solutions to the table, and take ownership of implementation.
The Ideal Candidate
Prior Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Office Manager, Operations Manager, or Business Operations experience
Strong executive presence and professional judgment
Highly organized with exceptional follow-through
Self-starter who takes initiative without waiting for direction
Comfortable acting on behalf of ownership when appropriate
Strong problem-solving and process-improvement mindset
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Advanced Excel and spreadsheet proficiency
Manufacturing, product-based business, distribution, logistics, or supply chain experience is highly preferred
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted right hand to the CEO and help manage daily business priorities
Monitor and manage executive emails, communication, and follow-ups
Act as a point person and decision-maker when the CEO is unavailable
Coordinate across customers, vendors, factories, logistics partners, and internal teams
Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
Drive implementation of approved initiatives and ensure accountability
Organize projects, priorities, deadlines, and business initiatives
Assist with pricing analysis, reporting, and operational tracking
Ensure important details, communications, and commitments do not fall through the cracks
Create structure and improve workflows as the company continues to grow
Important Note
This role includes daily evening email monitoring and responding as needed due to communication with international partners and multiple time zones. Flexibility, responsiveness, and ownership are critical to success.
Apply Now, email your resume to: nechi@maiplacement.com
06/01/2026lakewood
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