President 
Location: near Milwaukee, WI  
Base Salary: $200,000-$225,000+ (DOE) + Incentives & Bonuses 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, SEP-IRA Profit-Sharing, Holidays, Vacation  
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: <5%
Relocation assistance is available 

President (manufacturing exp req.) Description 

Our client, an industrial manufacturing company ($20m revenue), is looking for their next company leader. You will be taking the reins from their current President who is looking to take a step back after 11 years in the role. This role, centered south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is with a company that has been in business for over 100 years. At their core, they are still a family-owned business with a very inclusive, hands-on executive leadership team with a culture that reflects that inclusiveness (they even have team members bring their dogs to work!). They are looking for an executive who will lead their team of 55 into the next generation of innovation but most importantly, preserve the culture they already have in place. They are looking for a hands-on leader who understands how to cultivate relationships within each department that allows them to pull the most out of their team. Someone who does not feel they are beyond interacting with customers or team members on the production floor all while still creating business plans that advance their objectives to promote profitably and growth as an organization. If you can speak to your background aligning cross-functional objectives across sales, marketing, engineering, and production, this could be an excellent fit. This is not an opportunity that comes along often so whether you have run a business before or have strong senior management experience and are ready for the next step in your career, don’t miss this chance. You can help shape the future of a respected, family-owned company and build a lasting legacy of your own. 

Important note: Because our client is a smaller, family-owned company, the right culture fit and leadership style is pivotal. For that reason, previous leadership experience with a company with gross earnings <$50 million is a must.  

President (manufacturing exp req.) Qualifications  

•    Bachelor’s degree required 
•    Minimum of 7 years of senior leadership experience within manufacturing required
•    Demonstrated progressive career growth across multiple operational business units required
•    Proven track record of driving new product development and engineering initiatives required
•    Exceptional skills in strategic planning and organizational execution required
•    P&L management experience with strong financial and analytical acumen required

President (manufacturing exp req.) Responsibilities:

•    Provide mentorship and leadership to a team of 55 fostering a high-performance environment 
•    Partner closely with the ownership team to shape and execute strategic growth initiatives
•    Lead the accounting function with a direct role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
•    Analyze financial performance to ensure fiscal health and long-term sustainability 
•    Safeguard company assets and proactively manage business and operational risks
•    Evaluate operations to identify efficiencies, close performance gaps, and enhance productivity
•    Engage with sales channels to strengthen relationships with key accounts and market partners
•    Collaborate with sales and marketing leadership to drive business development strategies
•    Oversee new product development initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and execution 
•    Define, monitor, and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments
•    Champion employee engagement, accountability, and professional development 
•    Lead performance management and align departmental outcomes with company objectives
•    Develop and present annual and three-year strategic plans to ownership and BOD
•    Ensure an operational structure that balances profitability, quality, and a people-first culture

Who You Are: 

You understand that behind every title is a person and you lead with that belief. You build a culture where people feel valued, connected, and never like just a number. You make it a priority to engage with every team member, knowing that success is built on relationships. You thrive in hands-on environments, preferring to be on the floor rather than sitting behind your computer screen. You value your role in building and mending bridges between division leaders making each person feel heard. You see innovation as the engine of growth and know how to channel creativity while maintaining fiscal responsibility. You view frustrations as the starting point for progress. You usher buy-in by sharing the whys and building relationships before you re-build processes. Your leadership is grounded in transparency and collaboration. You’re driven to grow the business, but you lead through influence, not authority. You embrace structure without rigidity and cultivate an environment where change is welcomed because trust is strong. Above all, you lead with humility. You know leadership isn’t about hierarchy, but about people working together toward a shared vision. Because no matter what’s in your bank account, you always remember that everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time every day.