President | PE backed Manufacturing

President | PE-backed Manufacturing PlatformConnect Search is partnering with a Chicago-based private equity firm to identify a President for a portfolio manufacturing platform based in the western suburbs. Ownership takes a long-term hold approach and is investing in equipment, product expansion, and scale.

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The OpportunityThe business has a strong brand and loyal customers. The President will lead the platform, build its commercial engine, and drive the next phase of growth.Company Snapshot~$10M combined revenue, profitable~50 employeesPrimarily US sales with international presenceWhat You'll DoOwn the P&L, budget, forecasts, and KPIsBuild and lead the sales strategy, including key accounts and new customer acquisitionDrive product line expansion and new market opportunitiesDevelop talent and lead change across the organizationWhat You BringBachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred6 to 12 years of management experience with P&L responsibility, ideally in small or middle market manufacturingCommercial orientation with a track record of generating new revenueStrong xzbcwsv people leadership and financial management skillsAbility to travel domestically and internationallyCompensationHighly competitive base salary plus bonusEquityCo-investment opportunity
A strong fit for an early-career leader ready for their first President seat, with the backing of a patient ownership group invested in their long-term growth.