Chief Executive Officer

About the role

We are a private‑equity backed manufacturing company seeking a forward‑thinking, emotionally intelligent leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer. Based in the Chicago metropolitan area, the CEO will drive shareholder value and execute the company’s vision, mission, and strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Increase shareholder value while aligning with the organization’s vision, mission, and strategy.
• Assess the current structure and expand the organization as needed to support growth.
• Build a transparent, safety‑focused culture that prioritises employee well‑being and continuous improvement.
• Foster an operational‑excellence mindset across all business functions.
• Improve financial performance while balancing growth initiatives.
• Lead with a customer‑centric approach.

Required profile

• Proven senior operational leadership experience in small companies with significant growth.
• Strong relationship‑building skills both internally and externally.
• Unwavering integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to view problems as opportunities and engage teams in solutions.
• Bold, thoughtful decision‑making with rapid evaluation of people and processes.
• Inclusive leadership that clearly communicates objectives and individual roles.
• Effective communication cadence ensuring messages reach all employees.
• Energy and enthusiasm for challenges and opportunities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base compensation, bonus, and equity package commensurate with experience.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity.