PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.?There is NO closing date on this position.? This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.?Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)$150,000+ base salary (DOE, flexible for the right candidate)?Hansen Ag Placement is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a progressive, family-owned livestock, farming, and real estate operation in California.This is a hands-on operational leadership role supporting a private family office overseeing multiple entities, including cattle ranching, rice farming, and diversified real estate holdings. The COO will work directly with ownership to restore structure, manage day-to-day operations, and take pressure off the Owner.This is not a corporate role?this is a trust-based, service-oriented position where success depends on judgment, reliability, and long-term fit.?Position OverviewEmployer is seeking a high-level operations leader to oversee all aspects of the family office and related entities. This individual will work directly with ownership and the bookkeeper to manage operations, improve efficiency, and handle daily responsibilities across the organization.The right person will be someone who can learn the existing system, respect how things are done, and gradually take ownership of operations without overcomplicating processes.?Primary ResponsibilitiesOperations & AdministrationOversee day-to-day operations across all entitiesManage:Insurance (personal & commercial)Vehicle registration and complianceProperty logistics and vendor coordinationTake ownership of administrative processes and reduce Owner involvementHR & Staffing (High Priority)Assist with hiring and placement of:AP/AR support staffExecutive assistantHousekeeper and domestic staffAdditional labor roles as neededImprove hiring outcomes and long-term retentionFinancial Oversight (Simple & Practical)Work alongside Bookkeeper on financial operationsReview invoices for:AccuracyProper itemizationCorrect billing practicesOperate within a cash-based system (no debt, no complex reporting)Process & Workflow ManagementTake over repetitive and routine tasks:Mail handlingBill approvalsGeneral decision-makingMaintain simple, effective systems without overengineeringContinuity & Estate SupportServe as co-signer with Bookkeeper if neededAssist in maintaining operations and supporting estate execution if required?Ideal CandidateStrong operational leadership experience (family office, agriculture, military, or similar)Hands-on background with agriculture, ranching, or property operationsUnderstands basic equipment and field environmentsHigh integrity, dependable, and trustworthyStrong common sense and decision-making abilityAbility to balance initiative with restraint (?accelerator vs. brake?)Service-oriented mindset with no egoPreferred:Military background or leadership experienceExperience working directly with ownership or family-run operations?Why This OpportunityStep into a key leadership role with immediate impactWork directly with ownership?your decisions matterOpportunity to build trust and grow compensation over timeBecome a critical pillar of a long-standing operation?Bottom LineThis is a rare opportunity for someone who wants more than a title?someone who wants to take ownership, build trust, and be relied on long-term.??ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.