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General Manager – Path to CEO
Location: Bensalem, PA Area
A well-established, privately held employee-owned manufacturing company in the Bensalem, Pennsylvania area is beginning a confidential search for its next senior leader.
The company has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. As part of its continued growth and leadership succession planning, the company is seeking an experienced manufacturing executive to join the organization as General Manager, with a defined path to Chief Executive Officer within approximately 2–3 years.
The company specializes in the design and manufacture of custom store fixtures, architectural millwork, retail environments, and casino furniture/products. It serves established customers across the retail, hospitality, casino, and commercial markets and operates a substantial manufacturing facility with a diverse workforce and complex production environment.
The Opportunity
The General Manager will assume significant responsibility for the day-to-day operations and overall business performance of the company, working closely with the ownership group and Board of Directors.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn the business, build relationships throughout the organization, and progressively assume greater strategic and financial responsibility with the expectation of ultimately transitioning into the CEO role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall manufacturing and business operations, including P&L responsibility
- Drive improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, profitability, and operational efficiency
- Develop and hold the management team accountable to measurable performance goals
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Project Management
- Develop and execute strategic and annual operating plans
- Improve manufacturing processes, capacity utilization, scheduling, and cost controls
- Strengthen organizational structure, leadership development, and accountability
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, and the ESOP/Board
- Help develop and execute the company's long-term growth strategy
- Prepare for an eventual transition into the CEO position
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced manufacturing leader who combines strong operational capabilities with a solid understanding of financial management and business strategy.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Significant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience managing a P&L
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of manufacturing economics
- Experience leading operational improvement and organizational change
- Proven ability to develop and hold management teams accountable
- Experience with ERP systems, production planning, and manufacturing metrics
- Strong understanding of costing, margins, labor, overhead, and capital investment
- Experience working with or transitioning to an employee-owned/ESOP environment is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead both strategically and operationally
Leadership Profile
This is an opportunity for a hands-on, results-oriented executive who enjoys being close to the operation while also thinking strategically about the future of the business.
The successful candidate should be:
Accountable Financially Driven Operationally Focused Strategic Collaborative Decisive Team-Oriented
The company is looking for a leader who can earn the confidence of employees, customers, and the Board, develop a strong leadership team, and help shape the next chapter of the company following its transition from family ownership to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Career Path
The initial position will be General Manager, with significant operational and financial responsibility. The anticipated career path is GM $B"*(J CEO within approximately 2–3 years, based on performance, leadership development, and successful transition of responsibilities.
This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the company, ownership structure, compensation, and opportunity will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person