President - Commercial Manufacturing Leader

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an exceptional President to lead their next phase of strategic growth. This represents a unique opportunity to join a profitable, operationally sound platform with a strong project pipeline and clear path to value creation.

The company serves the commercial and industrial sectors with proven capabilities across multiple market segments. This role offers a clear path to the CEO position within 6-12 months, as leadership transitions to position the company for continued growth.

During the transition period, you'll receive hands‑on mentorship from embedded board members. This is a high‑impact role for an ambitious executive ready to make their mark on a stabilised platform with significant upside potential.

• Proven strategic executive leadership experience (CEO, COO, or President level) within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Demonstrated success in scaling and professionalizing business operations across multiple functions including sales, finance, HR, and corporate strategy
• Track record of driving organisational growth and operational excellence in high‑volume settings
• Strong cross‑functional leadership abilities with proven capacity to align and elevate teams
• Exceptional strategic vision combined with hands‑on operational engagement

• Background in construction‑related industries or specialised manufacturing sectors
• History of successfully navigating leadership transitions and organisational change management
• Experience with high‑volume operations requiring process standardisation and quality control
• Sales leadership experience or strong understanding of complex B2B sales cycles
• MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field

• Base Salary: $350,000 range
• Performance Bonus: 50‑100% of base salary
• Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, healthcare coverage
• Relocation Assistance: Available for exceptional candidates
• Clear Path to CEO: Transition anticipated within 6‑12 months

• Location: Boise, Idaho

• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
• Travel: Approximately 20% for client visits and industry conferences

• Successfully complete leadership transition alongside outgoing CEO and board members
• Assess and align key business processes to support growth trajectory
• Establish strong working relationships with executive team to ensure operational continuity
• Develop strategic roadmap for organisational professionalisation
• Build foundation for long‑term team development

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive leader who combines strategic vision with operational pragmatism. You have successfully led manufacturing or industrial businesses through periods of professionalisation and growth. You're energized by the opportunity to shape organisational culture, build strong teams, and drive value creation.

You thrive in hands‑on leadership roles where you can influence all aspects of the business while maintaining strategic focus. Most importantly, you see this as a career‑defining opportunity to lead a well‑positioned company with strong fundamentals and clear path to a successful outcome.

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