Chief of Staff

About Nox Metals. American factories deserve a supply chain that moves as fast as they do. Nox Metals is building it, along with the tools that run it. We’re a technology company with operations in Metro Detroit and Los Angeles, supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. The role. We’re hiring a Chief of Staff to help the CEO and leadership team turn the company’s most important priorities into action. You will create clarity, drive cross-functional work, improve the operating cadence, and take ownership of problems that do not fit neatly inside one department. This is not a spectator or note-taking role. You will investigate, recommend, decide where authorized, and follow through until the work is done. You will: Translate company priorities into clear plans, owners, metrics, and follow-upLead high-priority projects across operations, sales, finance, people, and engineeringPrepare decision memos, analyses, and leadership materialsBuild and run effective leadership meetings and operating reviewsIdentify unresolved risks, dependencies, and decisions before they become emergenciesConduct research and turn incomplete information into a clear recommendationImprove communication and accountability across the companyTrack company performance and help leaders focus on the most important constraintsRepresent the CEO in selected meetings and ensure commitments are carried throughHandle sensitive information with exceptional judgment You are: An unusually clear thinker and writerComfortable taking ownership of ambiguous, high-stakes workAnalytical enough to challenge assumptions and practical enough to executeDirect, tactful, and able to build trust across functionsHighly organized without becoming bureaucraticLow ego and willing to do both strategic and unglamorous workSteady under pressure and careful with confidential informationEnergized by a fast-moving industrial business Nice to have: Experience in operations, finance, strategy, consulting, or a founder’s officeExperience in manufacturing, logistics, defense, or supply chainExperience building operating cadences and executive-level reportingComfort using AI tools to research, analyze, and communicate faster Benefits: Equity in Nox MetalsCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance This role is full time, in person in Los Angeles. Nox Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, attitude, and fit for the work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Compensation Range: $149,254.50 - $164,965.50