American Operator
Portfolio CEO Network: Industrial Chemicals Manufacturing
Austin, TX · Exec
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$190kDetected 43 days ago
SalesBudgetingProcurementPharmacy PracticeLeadership
About the role
- We're actively interviewing CEO candidates for current and future acquisition opportunities.
- While timing varies by market and acquisition activity, selected candidates enter our CEO network and may be matched with opportunities as they become available.
- We are looking for experienced operators who have led an industrial chemical manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities
- Grow the business with a focus on key performance metrics as you lead day-to-day plant operations
- Develop and lead the production, quality, and sales team with a culture of high accountability and performance
- Manage raw material procurement, plant capacity, and equipment upkeep
- Maintain EPA product and facility registration and GHS labeling compliance across the product line
- Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning
- Experience building high performance teams with accountability for hiring and performance improvement
- This is not a turnaround situation, it's an opportunity to build on a solid foundation set by the former owners.
- Ready to lead the next chapter?
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant industry experience, with at least 3 years of P&L ownership over a department or entire plant
- Track record of leading successful LEAN process integrations into batch manufacturing businesses
- Experience growing sales through a distribution network as a manufacturing rep
- Direct experience in chemical manufacturing including, formulated products, paints and coatings, lubricants, and other products
- A track record of growth leading an outside sales team where you consistently exceeded targets
- Relocation will be required if you are not currently in or near the market of the opportunity.
Compensation
- $130,000-$190,000, plus performance-based bonus opportunities, distributions, and meaningful equity participation beginning at 10% ownership, with the potential to increase based on performance and value creation.
- Total compensation varies by portfolio company, individual performance, and deal structure, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
- We place in an experienced operator as CEO and over time, our CEOs follow a clear pathway to earn significant equity in the business they lead.
- Most importantly, you'll have a clear path to earning significant equity ownership in the business you grow and lead.
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