Chief Growth & Operations Leader (EMS)

Armstrong Group; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Group is seeking a President to lead 4Front Solutions and its portfolio, overseeing growth, profitability, and strategic direction. The role blends hands-on operational oversight on the manufacturing floor with executive-level business strategy to drive robust, sustainable expansion.

You will build high-performing leadership teams, drive continuous improvement, and pursue acquisitions while strengthening customer and partner relationships across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in EMS, contract manufacturing, or precision manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of P&L leadership experience as a President, General Manager, COO, Division VP, or similar executive role.
• Proven track record of scaling manufacturing organizations and winning OEM business in aerospace & defense, medical device, and/or industrial markets.
• M&A experience, including acquisition evaluation and integration, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s growth strategy through organic expansion, new customer acquisition, capacity expansion, and strategic acquisitions.
• Evaluate and integrate acquisition opportunities that expand capabilities, geographic reach, or customer diversification.
• Develop the optimal mix of Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 manufacturing work.
• Represent the company with key customers, suppliers, and acquisition targets.
• Build a repeatable business development engine that consistently wins and launches new OEM programs.
• Expand relationships with existing customers while reducing dependence on any single customer, representative, or end market.
• Strengthen marketing capabilities and drive disciplined pricing, quoting, and program management practices.
• Maintain full accountability for revenue, margin, and EBITDA performance across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain while building scalable, repeatable processes.
• Develop operational leaders and teams capable of running the business independently and sustaining growth.
• Oversee capacity planning, capital investments, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ITAR requirements.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team across Operations, Sales, Quality, Finance, and HR.
• Create a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement supported by clear KPIs and data-driven decision making.
• Serve as a visible leader who embraces and reinforces values while leveraging the resources of the broader organization.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and growth investments.
• Ensure disciplined communication, reporting, and execution across the organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L leadership

M&A experience

Aerospace & defense

Industrial manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Armstrong Group is seeking a President to lead 4Front Solutions and its portfolio, overseeing growth, profitability, and strategic direction. The role blends hands-on operational oversight on the manufacturing floor with executive-level business strategy to drive robust, sustainable expansion.

You will build high-performing leadership teams, drive continuous improvement, and pursue acquisitions while strengthening customer and partner relationships across multiple industries.