President, PE-Backed Auto & Industrial Supplier

Page Executive; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 225,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is representing a private equity backed manufacturer in Detroit seeking a President to own the P&L, set strategic direction, and drive financial performance. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on management of two plants, aiming to grow revenue and profitability while preparing for a successful exit.

The successful candidate will lead lean transformation, oversee budgeting and investments, and partner with Sales to expand into new markets and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 15-20 years of industry experience in manufacturing, industrial, and automotive
• Must have prior experience working at an automotive supplier
• 10 years of experience in a Sr. leadership role leading a P&L of a small business, division, product line or segment
• Strong financial and business acumen and strategic thinker
• Prior commercial background leading sales and commercial teams growing revenue, expanding into new markets and applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, CI, methodologies and Six Sigma highly preferred
• Ability to work in a fast past environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's strategic vision and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, market expansion, and operational improvement.
• Evaluate industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
• Lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with Finance
• Ensure the company meets profitability, cash flow, and growth objectives.
• Monitor key financial metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Evaluate and approve major capital expenditures and investments.
• Direct overall manufacturing operations to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with the plant management teams of two manufacturing operations to optimize performance, driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Work with the Director of Sales to drive business development strategy, building and maintaining strong relationships with direct sales team, independent sales representatives and key customers.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities.
• Build, develop, and mentor the leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Establish a schedule of regular (weekly) meetings or calls with all direct reports to discuss performance expectations and evaluate leadership effectiveness.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee risk management, insurance, and business continuity planning.
• Maintain customer-critical IATF 16949 and ISO14001 certifications through annual third-party audits.

Skills

P&L leadership

Strategic thinking

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Financial acumen

Sales leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Page Executive is representing a private equity backed manufacturer in Detroit seeking a President to own the P&L, set strategic direction, and drive financial performance. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on management of two plants, aiming to grow revenue and profitability while preparing for a successful exit.

The successful candidate will lead lean transformation, oversee budgeting and investments, and partner with Sales to expand into new markets and applications.