The Opportunity

Step into a CEO succession role at a growing industrial manufacturing and distribution company. Work directly with the current CEO to learn the business before taking the reins. With private equity backing and a global manufacturing network delivering custom-engineered products, you'll lead the next phase of significant growth.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

Shape and execute the company's strategic vision for sustainable growth
Drive revenue through business development and client relationships
Accelerate key growth initiatives and expand into new markets
Develop existing and new products to build market share and profitability
Source, evaluate, and integrate strategic acquisitions

Operational Excellence

Optimize supply chain and replenishment strategies to improve delivery and working capital
Partner with business unit leaders on quality, process controls, and regulatory compliance
Conduct regular business reviews against annual targets
Build intellectual property pipeline and evaluate long-range opportunities

Financial & Business Management

Approve annual budgets and provide strategic financial leadership
Own organizational decision-making and resource allocation
Present quarterly updates to Board of Directors

Leadership & Culture

Provide day-to-day leadership to management team and employees
Foster continuous improvement through development and training
Build a high-performance, results-driven culture

What You Need

Proven success as President or CEO with full P&L responsibility in a PE-backed organization
Sales experience with industrial products through retail and distribution
Track record leading a middle-market business competing against larger players
Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on leadership approach
Strong business acumen and results-oriented execution
Experience working for a manufacturer
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
Board presentation and reporting experience

The Right Fit

You came up through sales and have a strong commercial background. You're a strategic thinker who executes. You understand middle-market dynamics, thrive in competitive environments, and know how to scale a business. You're comfortable rolling up your sleeves while keeping an eye on the big picture.

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