Chief Executive Officer

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Compensation Package: $300,000–$330,000 base (depending on experience) / 20%–30% annual bonus (approximately $400,000 all-in year-end cash), Equity Plan, Vehicle Plan

Location: Murfreesboro, NC (on-site), or the Norfolk area (hybrid with regular on-site presence in Murfreesboro)

Reports to: Board of Directors - Private Equity

Organization Type: Privately held manufacturing business focused on steel fabrication, specialty welding, and engineer-to-order projects.

Company Outline

Employer is a private equity-backed leading manufacturer and distributor specializing in steel fabrication, coatings, and engineer-to-order products for the industrial space. For more than 30 years, the company has been known for providing both new orders and custom solutions designed to suit the unique needs of each customer. Its capabilities include full engineering services, installation, a service department with full-time technicians, and a design team.

Position Overview

• Guide commercial growth by identifying new market opportunities, optimizing pricing strategies, and driving organic revenue growth.

• Assume full P&L responsibility with a focus on cash flow, working capital, and debt reduction.

• Direct and lead supply networks to mitigate tariff, cost, and delivery-speed challenges.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and equity. This includes succession planning and potential Board interaction.

Key Experience & Responsibilities

• Experience in related product manufacturing is critical to maintaining and understanding the employer’s engineered-sales approach and culture.

• Lead the go-to-market strategy, developing a defined approach to proactively engage active and prospective customers, shift toward company-led rather than customer-driven sales, and expand the sales footprint into new geographies.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Multiple years of related and progressive leadership within a similar manufacturing environment, including field-service or project teams, with corresponding growth and successful outcomes.

• Military experience is beneficial.

• Must have served as a VP of Operations, COO, or CEO within a manufacturing or field-service environment generating $30 million–$100 million in annual revenue.

• Prior successful M&A experience is preferred.

• Appropriate and related education, certifications, training achievements, and professional milestones.

• Experience communicating and working with private equity, a Board of Directors, or a similar governing body.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Deep commitment and passion for serving employees, customers, and suppliers.