Operating Partner or General Manager

Perfection Finishers is seeking an Operating Partner to lead the business day-to-day with a meaningful equity stake from day one. This is an ownership role for an experienced operator who wants to build long-term value alongside the current owner.

Established specialty finishing manufacturer providing vacuum metalizing and electrostatic painting. Profitable, with an established customer base and significant room to grow based on historical sales alone.

• Operations:
  Lead production, scheduling, quality, maintenance, and shipping. Implement daily operating rhythms, KPI tracking, and job-level costing.
• People:
  Lead, develop, and hold the team accountable. Cross-train and hire as the business scales.
• Quality & Customers:
  Own inspection standards, root-cause analysis, and corrective action. Serve as a direct point of contact for customers.
• Growth:
  Drive new business, expand existing accounts, improve quoting discipline, and support the launch of new service lines.
• Financial Performance:
  Own the P&L, including margin, capacity utilization, and cash flow.

• Full P&L ownership of a plant or business unit in a small to mid-size manufacturing environment
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record in OTD, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, and quality
• Paint, coatings, or finishing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success winning or expanding customer accounts
• Long-term commitment and an ownership mindset
• Able to be on-site daily in Wauseon, Ohio

Equity ownership beginning day one, a base salary that grows as the company grows, and full participation in the long-term value created.