Chief Executive Officer
Listed on 2025-12-05
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Management
Operations Manager, Business Management
Overview
Our client, a private equity–backed specialty manufacturing company with revenues of $75M, is poised for its next phase of growth and operational transformation following a recent acquisition. The company seeks a proven executive to lead the organization through scaling initiatives, margin expansion, and strategic growth opportunities.
Position OverviewThe CEO will serve as the senior-most leader of the company, reporting directly to the private equity sponsor. This executive will be responsible for setting the strategic vision, driving operational performance, and building a strong leadership team that can execute on both growth and value creation objectives. The role requires a leader who is equally comfortable engaging at the board level and rolling up their sleeves to drive day-to-day performance.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Growth – Develop and implement strategies to expand market share, diversify product lines, and penetrate new channels.
- Operational Leadership – Ensure efficient, scalable operations across production, supply chain, and distribution.
- Team Development – Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence.
- Financial Management – Oversee full P&L, cash flow, and capital expenditure planning to deliver strong returns.
- M&A & Integration – Identify acquisition targets, lead due diligence, and oversee seamless integration into the platform.
- Customer & Market Focus – Deepen relationships with key accounts and ensure the business delivers on customer expectations and industry standards.
- Board & Investor Relations – Serve as the primary liaison with the private equity sponsor and Board of Directors.
- Proven success as a CEO, President, or divisional GM in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
- Experience leading businesses of $50M–$150M+ in revenue, ideally in PE-backed environments.
- Demonstrated ability to scale operations, expand EBITDA, and execute acquisition strategies.
- Strong operational and financial acumen, with hands-on leadership in P&L oversight.
- Track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Significant equity participation tied to value creation
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