Title | Chief Executive Officer – Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity, 78835 |
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Location | Detroit, MI |
Reference Number | 78835 |
Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace and blue-chip defense manufacturers. The company is highly regarded for its innovation and engineering capabilities and is currently experiencing significant growth through organic means, with acquisitions playing a key role for future growth. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands-on Chief Executive Officer who will wear multiple hats as they create value and expand through competitive sales strategies while driving operational improvements across the organization.
We are seeking a proven leader with a track record of success in building solid, high growth organizations with a focus on operational excellence. You will ideally have prior success in leading a private equity-backed middle market A&D, industrial, medical device or automotive manufacturing company. Preferred will be a candidate who has seen best practices and process in a large corporate environment and who has also translated those practices into what was previously a founder-run or entrepreneurial company. You will be comfortable leading transformation, expansion and commercial growth initiatives. You will have an in-depth understanding of implementing quality systems into organizations and will have a strong focus on driving both sales and operational excellence across the organization.
An attractive compensation package is on offer that will include bonus opportunities and substantial equity participation.