Chief Executive Officer (Fort Worth)

Overview

Our client, a private equity–backed specialty manufacturing company with revenues of $75M, is poised for its next phase of growth and operational transformation following a recent acquisition. The company seeks a proven executive to lead the organization through scaling initiatives, margin expansion, and strategic growth opportunities.

Position Overview

The CEO will serve as the senior-most leader of the company, reporting directly to the private equity sponsor. This executive will be responsible for setting the strategic vision, driving operational performance, and building a strong leadership team that can execute on both growth and value creation objectives. The role requires a leader who is equally comfortable engaging at the board level and rolling up their sleeves to drive day-to-day performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth – Develop and implement strategies to expand market share, diversify product lines, and penetrate new channels.
• Operational Leadership – Ensure efficient, scalable operations across production, supply chain, and distribution.
• Team Development – Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence.
• Financial Management – Oversee full P&L, cash flow, and capital expenditure planning to deliver strong returns.
• M&A & Integration – Identify acquisition targets, lead due diligence, and oversee seamless integration into the platform.
• Customer & Market Focus – Deepen relationships with key accounts and ensure the business delivers on customer expectations and industry standards.
• Board & Investor Relations – Serve as the primary liaison with the private equity sponsor and Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a CEO, President, or divisional GM in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Experience leading businesses of $50M–$150M+ in revenue, ideally in PE-backed environments.
• Demonstrated ability to scale operations, expand EBITDA, and execute acquisition strategies.
• Strong operational and financial acumen, with hands-on leadership in P&L oversight.
• Track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Compensation

• Performance-based annual bonus
• Significant equity participation tied to value creation