Constant pressure to cut production costs and shorten production time means that the COO has to focus more than ever on production optimization and efficiency. New production methods and technology as well as increasing customer demands are creating new challenges for executives and senior managers in operations.

Thus the importance of a sharp focus on gearing the organization to meet these new challenges has never been greater.

This demands a particularly business-oriented COO who is constantly ready to adapt to periods with varying levels of market activity.

In order to ensure competitive edge, corporate leaders need to focus sharply on costs. The talented COO knows where to look for and how to identify optimization opportunities, as well as define and implement a timely strategy.

Human factors are particularly important in our assessment when we identify and interview candidates for leadership positions in operations. In addition to a number of specific professional qualifications and a relevant educational background, we focus our assessment on how each candidate can contribute the additional value the company needs in order to achieve its future targets.

We focus strongly on visible and energetic leaders who are good communicators and who have the necessary personal power and ability to reinforce collaboration between technology, sales and production.

Friis International masters the skills necessary to identify and select the most successful candidates with a background that matches the situation of the client both today and in the future.

We act as advisers and sparring partners for corporate management in order to ensure that our clients achieve the required results through a professional and targeted search enabling them to attract and appoint the best leaders in their company.

To discuss your leadership needs, please contact us.