Chief Executive Officer - Highly Engineered Metal Products and Components Manufacturing - Private Equity

Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered metal products and components based in the Minneapolis, MN area, serving a wide-variety of industries (aerospace, industrial, commercial, consumer, etc.) across the Midwest and beyond. The company is a well-established and reputable manufacturer known for their quality and customer-centric approach. The company is currently experiencing significant growth and seeks a hands-on, growth-focused Chief Executive Officer to develop and lead a high-performing team with a strong focus on revenue growth through new market penetration and industry expansion.

The CEO will have proven success in driving substantial growth within a lower-middle market manufacturing organization while focusing on continued operational improvements and professionalization. This role requires a roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on approach in a commercially-oriented, customer-facing leader. The mandate is to take the business to the next level of growth and excellence with a focus on market expansion, expanding industry penetration and delivering value creation for the stakeholders.

There will be an attractive compensation package is on offer that includes base salary, bonus and equity participation.

• Develop and lead a growth-oriented strategy focused on revenue growth through new market penetration and industry expansion.
• Provide hands-on, customer-facing leadership to drive operational improvements and professionalization in a lower-middle market manufacturing environment.
• Partner with private equity ownership to create value and execute strategic initiatives.

• Proven track record of driving substantial growth in a lower-middle market manufacturing organization.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style with a focus on commercial outcomes and customer engagement.
• Experience in market expansion and expanding industry penetration, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.