THE OPPORTUNITY 

• Are you ready to take a growing company with a defined vision to its next horizon through your strategic leadership and business development acumen?
• Is a strong culture with lived core values important to you?
• Have you had full P&L responsibilities for an entire organization or a business unit and ready to take that experience to your next role?

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

Our client is a contract manufacturer in the greater Louisville area, servicing a variety of industries. Founded over 50 years ago, our client is very committed to delivering exceptional products and services.

 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leading, developing, and ensuring the results of the Company’s strategy, with a view to creating shareholder value, while also having regard for all other stakeholders.

The CEO drives the vision, mission, and values, ensures talent and culture align with strategy, maintains financial health, and tracks performance against budgets and customer expectations.

The CEO serves as the link between the Board and management, communicating on behalf of the company, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring long-term success. Key priorities include driving strategy, building culture and capabilities, and delivering promised results.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full P&L responsibility and can demonstrate strong financial acumen, with ESOP experience a plus
• Discrete manufacturing experience a must, with contract manufacturing and plastics experience both a plus
• Proven experience in fostering and growing a strong culture and engagement with employee development embedded
• Track record of developing and deploying strategies for growth, market differentiation, and superior customer experience with substantiated results over multiple years
• Understands where entrepreneurialism and enterprise processes meet to maximize value and knows how to build structure without bureaucracy
• Acquisition/Integration experience a plus

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• Strong communication and influencing skills (verbal and written)
• Proven developer of culture, teams and people
• Proactive and self-confident, but not arrogant
• Enjoys handling a multitude of activities but is also able to delegate
• Innovative problem solver and creative thinker who engages the team
• Passion and energy for manufacturing and technology

THE PAYOFF 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established, thriving company into its next phase of growth, supported by a strong and dedicated leadership team.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.