I. Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company basedin Oregon who is seeking an operations focused CEO to turnaround manufacturingoperations to bring the company back to profitability.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our client will beoffering the new CEO a profit-sharing plan so that as revenue grows, so willthe CEO's compensation.

This is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact andinfluence the course and direction of the company, perpetuating the company'sgreat culture, and leading an organization that truly cares about theiremployees.

II. Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a talented executive to assume therole of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will re-establish the company’sculture, set the direction and tone for the company, as well as manage allaspects of manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities,deep experience turning around and streamlining manufacturing operations, aswell as experience implementing process improvements and putting financialcontrols in place to balance the P&L.

III. Position Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO’s primaryresponsibility is to manage all aspects of the company's operations, and driveefficient and effective manufacturing to continue the growth of the company.The following are the core responsibilities for the CEO.

Leadership, Communication, and Accountability

• Establish a consistent operating rhythm across manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate regular meetings with department Managers and Supervisors to identify issues, align priorities, share best practices, and reinforce operational consistency.
• Coach and develop management and supervisory leaders through regular one-on-one discussions and performance reviews.
• Conduct quarterly operational reviews to ensure alignment with company goals and performance metrics.

Operational Excellence

• Implement process improvements to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Ensure manufacturing safety and regulatory inspections are completed on time and in compliance with industry standards.
• Manage manufacturing capital expenditures and maintain budget discipline.

Safety Leadership and Compliance

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all manufacturing facilities using data, metrics, and accountability.
• Ensure safety meetings are conducted consistently and corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and drive continuous improvement in all operations.

Culture and Engagement

• Foster a positive, values-driven culture aligned with our commitment to safety, stakeholder value, and people development.
• Promote employee engagement, recognition, and open communication across all departments.

IV. Position Requirements:

The following are the qualifications, requirements, andexperience necessary for the CEO position.

Key Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience as a CEO, General Manager, COO, President, or Vice President in manufacturing operations is required.
• 5-10 years of experience in Transportation or Automotive manufacturing is also required.
• Significant manufacturing turn-around experience is required.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead from a strategic and tactical perspective in all aspects of day to day operations.
• Financial acumen, and P&L budget management experience is a must.
• Strong communication, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

V. Location & Relocation:

Open to candidates outside the local area. Relocationassistance provided.

• We are open to candidates currently located in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and Nevada.

VI. Compensation & Benefits Package:

• Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and salary history.
• Profit Sharing: Revenue based profit-sharing is on the table for the successful candidate.
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance benefits.
• Generous paid vacation & holidays.
• 401k with match.