President

President
Location: near Milwaukee WI
Base Salary: $200000-$225000 (DOE) Incentives & Bonuses
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life SEP-IRA Profit-Sharing Holidays Vacation
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: <5%
Relocation assistance is available

President (manufacturing exp req.) Description

Our client an industrial manufacturing company ($20m revenue) is looking for their next company leader. You will be taking the reins from their current President who is looking to take a step back after 11 years in the role. This role centered south of Milwaukee Wisconsin is with a company that has been in business for over 100 years. At their core they are still a family-owned business with a very inclusive hands-on executive leadership team with a culture that reflects that inclusiveness (they even have team members bring their dogs to work!). They are looking for an executive who will lead their team of 55 into the next generation of innovation but most importantly preserve the culture they already have in place. They are looking for a hands-on leader who understands how to cultivate relationships within each department that allows them to pull the most out of their team. Someone who does not feel they are beyond interacting with customers or team members on the production floor all while still creating business plans that advance their objectives to promote profitably and growth as an organization. If you can speak to your background aligning cross-functional objectives across sales marketing engineering and production this could be an excellent fit. This is not an opportunity that comes along often so whether you have run a business before or have strong senior management experience and are ready for the next step in your career dont miss this chance. You can help shape the future of a respected family-owned company and build a lasting legacy of your own.

Important note: Because our client is a smaller family-owned company the right culture fit and leadership style is pivotal. For that reason previous leadership experience with a company with gross earnings <$50 million is a must.

President (manufacturing exp req.) Qualifications

Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 7 years of senior leadership experience within manufacturing required
Demonstrated progressive career growth across multiple operational business units required
Proven track record of driving new product development and engineering initiatives required
Exceptional skills in strategic planning and organizational execution required
P&L management experience with strong financial and analytical acumen required

President (manufacturing exp req.) Responsibilities:

Provide mentorship and leadership to a team of 55 fostering a high-performance environment
Partner closely with the ownership team to shape and execute strategic growth initiatives
Lead the accounting function with a direct role in budgeting forecasting and financial reporting
Analyze financial performance to ensure fiscal health and long-term sustainability
Safeguard company assets and proactively manage business and operational risks
Evaluate operations to identify efficiencies close performance gaps and enhance productivity
Engage with sales channels to strengthen relationships with key accounts and market partners
Collaborate with sales and marketing leadership to drive business development strategies
Oversee new product development initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and execution
Define monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments
Champion employee engagement accountability and professional development
Lead performance management and align departmental outcomes with company objectives
Develop and present annual and three-year strategic plans to ownership and BOD
Ensure an operational structure that balances profitability quality and a people-first culture

Who You Are:

You understand that behind every title is a person and you lead with that belief. You build a culture where people feel valued connected and never like just a number. You make it a priority to engage with every team member knowing that success is built on relationships. You thrive in hands-on environments preferring to be on the floor rather than sitting behind your computer screen. You value your role in building and mending bridges between division leaders making each person feel heard. You see innovation as the engine of growth and know how to channel creativity while maintaining fiscal responsibility. You view frustrations as the starting point for progress. You usher buy-in by sharing the whys and building relationships before you re-build processes. Your leadership is grounded in transparency and collaboration. Youre driven to grow the business but you lead through influence not authority. You embrace structure without rigidity and cultivate an environment where change is welcomed because trust is strong. Above all you lead with humility. You know leadership isnt about hierarchy but about people working together toward a shared vision. Because no matter whats in your bank account you always remember that everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time every day.