CEO

Company: Confidential Manufacturing Company Location: Pennsylvania Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: Competitive Compensation with Performance-Based Incentives Why Join This Company? This well-established local manufacturer has over 40 years of history and has built a strong reputation through quality products, exceptional customer service, and long-term customer relationships. Operating with family values and a customer-first mindset, the company continues to grow while maintaining the culture and operational standards that have made it successful for decades. The organization manufactures wood-based structures sold through major retail and e-commerce channels and operates with a lean, efficient team focused on operational excellence, long-term growth, and scalability. This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior operations leadership role with a stable, respected business that has significant upside potential. What Sets This Company Apart: Over 40 years of operational history and stability Family-values culture with strong leadership and customer focus Established relationships with major retail and e-commerce channels Significant growth potential and long-term expansion opportunities Lean, entrepreneurial operational structure with strong fundamentals Opportunity to directly impact operations, strategy, profitability, and company growth Performance-driven compensation structure with substantial upside Position Overview The company is seeking a growth-minded executive leader to oversee manufacturing operations, business operations, sales strategy, and organizational growth initiatives. This individual will play a critical role in helping scale an already successful manufacturing business through its next phase of operational and revenue growth. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong operations leadership experience, relationship-building ability, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading within a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing environment while driving operational excellence, team development, and strategic growth. What You’ll Do Lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, sales, marketing, customer service, and team leadership Drive revenue growth through relationship-building, business development, and channel expansion Provide full operational leadership and support overall business profitability and performance initiatives Build and strengthen relationships with key retail, distribution, and marketplace partners Identify opportunities for operational improvement, process efficiency, and scalable growth initiatives Lead and develop a small, dedicated team with accountability and strong communication Maintain the company’s customer-first culture and commitment to service excellence Partner closely with ownership on strategic planning, operational execution, and long-term business growth Support scalability initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability Ensure strong communication across operations, customers, vendors, and leadership teams This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for helping guide the next phase of growth for a respected manufacturing company with established products, customers, and infrastructure already in place. Minimum Qualifications Required Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, operations leadership, business operations, or general management Leadership experience in plant operations, manufacturing management, operations management, or similar operational environments Strong relationship-building, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills Proven ability to lead teams within a fast-paced manufacturing or operational environment Experience driving business growth, operational improvements, or sales initiatives Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on leadership role within a smaller organization Strong organizational, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to adapt quickly and execute effectively Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Teams Preferred Experience Experience working with major retailers, distributors, or e-commerce sales channels Background in manufacturing, building products, light industrial manufacturing, consumer products, or related industries Experience in sales, marketing, business development, or customer relationsh