American Operator

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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