Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer – Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing –
Truenorth Executive Search, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Chief Executive Officer – Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity
Our client is a lower middle‑market private equity–sponsored manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace, primarily serving large aerospace and blue‑chip defense manufacturers. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands‑on Chief Executive Officer who will wear multiple hats as they create value and expand through competitive sales strategies while driving operational improvements across the organization.
We are looking for a proven leader with a track record of success in building solid, high‑growth organizations with a focus on operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have prior success leading a private equity‑backed middle‑market precision machining business supporting the aerospace and defense sector. Candidates who have seen best practices in a large corporate environment and have translated those practices into a founder‑run or entrepreneurial company are preferred. They will be comfortable leading transformation, expansion and commercial growth initiatives and have an in‑depth understanding of implementing quality systems in organizations. A strong focus on driving both sales and operational excellence is essential.
An attractive compensation package including bonus opportunities and substantial equity participation is offered.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Management
Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Key responsibilities
Lead and grow a private equity‑backed organization, driving both sales and operational performance.
Develop and execute competitive sales strategies to expand market share.
Build and implement quality systems to meet industry standards.
Lead transformation, expansion, and commercial growth initiatives.
Create value through operational improvements and efficient resource management.
Qualifications
Proven track record of building high‑growth organizations with operational excellence.
Experience in the aerospace and defense sector, preferably in a precision machining or manufacturing setting.
Previous experience in a private equity–backed business.
Knowledge of large corporate best practices and ability to translate them into a smaller, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and execution skills.
Ability to drive both sales growth and operational improvement.
Compensation Competitive salary, bonus potential, and substantial equity participation.
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We are looking for a proven leader with a track record of success in building solid, high‑growth organizations with a focus on operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have prior success leading a private equity‑backed middle‑market precision machining business supporting the aerospace and defense sector. Candidates who have seen best practices in a large corporate environment and have translated those practices into a founder‑run or entrepreneurial company are preferred. They will be comfortable leading transformation, expansion and commercial growth initiatives and have an in‑depth understanding of implementing quality systems in organizations. A strong focus on driving both sales and operational excellence is essential.
An attractive compensation package including bonus opportunities and substantial equity participation is offered.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Management
Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Key responsibilities
Lead and grow a private equity‑backed organization, driving both sales and operational performance.
Develop and execute competitive sales strategies to expand market share.
Build and implement quality systems to meet industry standards.
Lead transformation, expansion, and commercial growth initiatives.
Create value through operational improvements and efficient resource management.
Qualifications
Proven track record of building high‑growth organizations with operational excellence.
Experience in the aerospace and defense sector, preferably in a precision machining or manufacturing setting.
Previous experience in a private equity–backed business.
Knowledge of large corporate best practices and ability to translate them into a smaller, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and execution skills.
Ability to drive both sales growth and operational improvement.
Compensation Competitive salary, bonus potential, and substantial equity participation.
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