Operations Leadership2025-07-29T21:02:45+00:00

Operations Leadership

Operations Leadership & recruitments

What Makes an Operations Leader a Successful Operations Leader?

A great operations leader isn’t just about efficiency—they create scalable, optimized systems that drive sustainable growth. They understand the balance between process and agility, ensuring that businesses can adapt, improve, and outperform competitors without sacrificing quality or speed.

Our Mission

To build the talent foundation for growing organizations and partner with them in shared success and growth.

39

Days to hire

95%

retention

2+

years on average tenure (and counting)

your ideal recruitment agency

Who We Place – Operational Leaders Who Turn Chaos into Clarity

Chief Operating Officers (COOs) & Head of Operations

Strategic Executors and Scalability Architects

COOs translate high-level vision into day-to-day execution. From people to process to performance, they align cross-functional teams, optimize efficiency, and ensure the organization scales sustainably—without losing control or culture.

Director of Operations

Strategic Executors and Scalability Architects

COOs translate high-level vision into day-to-day execution. From people to process to performance, they align cross-functional teams, optimize efficiency, and ensure the organization scales sustainably—without losing control or culture.

Process Improvement Specialists

Efficiency Architects Who Scale What Works

These specialists find what’s slowing your business down—and fix it. They lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to eliminate waste, boost productivity, and create repeatable success at scale.

Project & Product Managers

The Glue Between Strategy and Execution

These leaders bring clarity to complexity. They drive initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring cross-functional alignment, resource efficiency, and flawless execution—whether launching a new product or streamlining internal systems.

talent sourcing & recruitment

Your growth is our priority

Recruitments
We recruit in both US & Canada

other recruitment & staffing services

HR Executive Recruitment

Culture Architects and Talent Strategists

Sales Leadership Search

Predictable Revenue Engines

Marketing Executive Search

Strategic Growth Architects

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About Avada Recruitment
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Operations Leadership experts

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John Pezoulas

Managing Partner

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Patrick Shea

Managing Partner

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read service FAQ’s

How long does an operations executive search typically take?2025-05-22T15:54:56+00:00

On average our leadership and operations team searches take 39 days to a signed offer.

How do you identify candidates with deep expertise in operational efficiency and process optimization?2025-05-22T15:54:34+00:00

All candidates undergo both behavioral and skills interviews.  This allows us to understand their thought process, operations skillset and business acumen.  We look for real world verifiable KPI they can show as proof of their success and not made up numbers.

What is your experience placing operations leaders in companies of similar scale and complexity?2025-05-22T15:54:16+00:00

Our team has 15+ years of experience in recruitment, along with past experience working as operations executives ourselves.  We understand operations and the skillsets required to be successful in making order out of chaos.

Can you share data on retention rates and post-placement performance for operations roles?2025-05-22T15:56:57+00:00

We have a 95% retention rates for our placements with average tenure being over 2-3 years in the position. Ask to see our costing calculator to see the cost savings of working with us.

Do you offer any placement guarantees?2025-05-22T15:56:10+00:00

We offer a 90 day replacement guarantee on all of our placements, allowing you time to see your new operations leader in action for a full business quarter.  Any performance issues and we offer a one time replacement candidate.

How do you differentiate your operations practice from other executive search firms?2025-05-22T15:57:20+00:00

We ensure that we take the time to learn your business from the inside, learning your operational challenges and goals for both the short and long term.  By doing this we can ensure we have alignment with our candidates and see that they have the skills and experience necessary to achieve your goals.  While many agencies will throw resumes to see which ones stick, our team wants to partner with you in growth for the long term and ensure you have the talent to be successful.

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