Commercial Manufacturing President - Strategic Growth Leadership Role #0209

Our client, a thriving manufacturing organization, is looking for an outstanding President to drive their continued strategic expansion. This is an exceptional chance to step into a financially healthy, operationally robust company with a solid pipeline of opportunities and a defined roadmap for creating substantial value.

Operating across commercial and industrial markets, this organization has established strong capabilities spanning diverse market segments. The position includes a direct pathway to assuming the CEO role within a 6-12 month timeframe as the current leadership prepares the organization for its next chapter of expansion.

Throughout this transition, you will benefit from direct coaching and guidance from active board members. This high-visibility opportunity is designed for a driven executive prepared to leave a lasting impact on a stable foundation with considerable growth prospects.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Strong cross-functional leadership abilities with proven capacity to align and elevate teams
• Exceptional strategic vision combined with hands-on operational engagement
• Track record of driving organizational growth and operational excellence in high-volume settings
• Demonstrated success in scaling and professionalizing business operations across multiple functions including sales, finance, HR, and corporate strategy
• Proven strategic executive leadership experience (CEO, COO, or President level) within manufacturing or industrial environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales leadership experience or strong understanding of complex B2B sales cycles
• Experience with high-volume operations requiring process standardization and quality control
• MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Background in construction-related industries or specialized manufacturing sectors
• History of successfully navigating leadership transitions and organizational change management

• Base Salary: $350,000 range
• Performance Bonus: 50-100% of base salary
• Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, healthcare coverage
• Relocation Assistance: Available for exceptional candidates
• Clear Path to CEO: Transition anticipated within 6-12 months

Location and Travel

• Location: Boise, Idaho

• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
• Travel: Approximately 20% for client visits and industry conferences

Key Focus Areas

• Build foundation for long-term team development
• Establish strong working relationships with executive team to ensure operational continuity
• Develop strategic roadmap for organizational professionalization
• Assess and align key business processes to support growth trajectory
• Successfully complete leadership transition alongside outgoing CEO and board members

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive leader who combines strategic vision with operational pragmatism. You have successfully led manufacturing or industrial businesses through periods of professionalization and growth. You're energized by the opportunity to shape organizational culture, build strong teams, and drive value creation.

You thrive in hands-on leadership roles where you can influence all aspects of the business while maintaining strategic focus. Most importantly, you see this as a career-defining opportunity to lead a well-positioned company with strong fundamentals and clear path to a successful outcome.

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