Vice President

Five Star Recruiting and Staffing

Indiana (PA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Five Star Recruiting and Staffing is seeking an experienced Vice President & General Manager to lead a global division focused on innovative livestock production solutions. This executive will shape strategy, oversee operations, sales alignment, product strategy, and customer relationships from Warsaw, IN, on-site.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of senior leadership in manufacturing or industrial equipment, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record in dealer networks and

Qualifications

MBA preferred in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
Bachelor’s degree with strong leadership experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute division-wide strategic initiatives aligned with company growth objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, dealers, and industry leaders.
Lead organizational planning efforts to support long-term profitability and market expansion.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the business.
Identify new product and market opportunities.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations teams on growth initiatives.
Develop global market strategies that strengthen competitive positioning.
Evaluate and approve capital investment opportunities aligned with business objectives.
Oversee operational performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
Establish and monitor KPIs and business performance metrics.
Ensure alignment between operations and sales forecasts.
Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage budgets, forecasting, and P&L performance.
Analyze operational and financial data to support business decisions.
Partner with leadership teams to drive profitability and sustainable growth.
Ensure responsible resource allocation and cost management.
Mentor and develop high-performing leadership teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and integrity.
Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
Lead organizational change management efforts effectively.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational leadership

Financial analysis

KPIs & metrics

Stakeholder communication

Change management

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

MBA preferred

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location - Warsaw, IN - ON-SITE

Overview

A well-established and growing agricultural equipment manufacturer is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President & General Manager to lead a global business division focused on innovative solutions for modern livestock production operations.

This executive leader will drive both short- and long-term business growth while overseeing operations, sales alignment, product strategy, customer relationships, and organizational leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of operational leadership, strategic vision, financial acumen, and relationship-building skills within a manufacturing or industrial equipment environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute division-wide strategic initiatives aligned with company growth objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, dealers, and industry leaders
Lead organizational planning efforts that support long-term profitability and market expansion
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the business

Business Development

Identify new product and market opportunities
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations teams on growth initiatives
Develop global market strategies that strengthen competitive positioning
Evaluate and approve capital investment opportunities aligned with business objectives

Operational Leadership

Oversee operational performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and innovation
Establish and monitor KPIs and business performance metrics
Ensure alignment between operations and sales forecasts
Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage budgets, forecasting, and P&L performance
Analyze operational and financial data to support business decisions
Partner with leadership teams to drive profitability and sustainable growth
Ensure responsible resource allocation and cost management
Mentor and develop high-performing leadership teams
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and integrity
Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
Lead organizational change management efforts effectively

Qualifications

Education

MBA preferred in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field
Bachelor’s degree with strong leadership experience will also be considered

Experience

7+ years of progressive senior leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, agriculture equipment, or related industries
Experience leading through dealer/distributor networks strongly preferred
Background in international business operations and strategic growth initiatives highly valued

Skills & Expertise