President

President – Power Mole Trenchless, LLC
Location: Buffalo (Lancaster), NY**

Overview

Power Mole Trenchless, LLC is a growing manufacturer of thrust boring, pipe-bursting, and trenchless utility equipment used in water, wastewater, and underground infrastructure applications. The President will lead the organization through its next phase of growth by overseeing day-to-day operations, strengthening vendor and customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across manufacturing, sales, engineering, and service.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing, P&L, and operational experience who thrives in a small-company environment and takes pride in building teams, systems, and processes that scale.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Execution

• Develop and execute the company’s short- and long-term strategic goals in alignment with ownership.
• Drive profitable growth through operational improvement, customer focus, and disciplined financial management.
• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily operations including production, supply chain, inventory, engineering, service, and customer support.
• Implement operational systems that improve efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure the shop operates safely and effectively, with strong adherence to manufacturing best practices.
• Build partnerships with new vendors and strengthen existing supplier relationships.

Sales, Customer & Market Engagement

• Support and oversee sales planning, pipeline management, and key account relationships.
• Work closely with customers, utilities, and distributors to ensure strong product support and field performance.
• Identify new market opportunities, product improvements, and equipment innovations.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, hire, and onboard new employees to support growth.
• Build a culture of accountability, respect, and teamwork.
• Set clear expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure alignment and strong collaboration across production, engineering, sales, and administration.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Full P&L responsibility for the company, including gross margin improvement and cost discipline.
• Oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, AP/AR, and capital expenditures.
• Manage relationships with banks, landlords, insurance providers, and key professional service partners.

Business Development

• Develop new vendor, supplier, and customer relationships that strengthen product offerings and market reach.
• Attend industry shows, customer demos, and sales visits as needed (moderate travel).
• Maintain strong relationships with municipal, contractor, and utility customers.

Qualifications

• 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, construction products, or related sectors.
• Proven success running operations, scaling teams, and improving manufacturing performance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; familiarity with trenchless, underground utilities, construction, or heavy equipment preferred.
• Experience managing P&L, budgeting, and financial performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, hands-on environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred (MBA a plus but not required).

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, practical, and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Customer-focused with a service-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem solver with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• High integrity, dependable, and committed to building a strong culture.
• Passion for supporting essential water, wastewater, and underground infrastructure work.

ct through strategic visioning, operational excellence, and innovative leadership. Join us in shaping the future of our organization while empowering teams to reach their fullest potential!

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000