Confidential Candidate Spotlight: Elite Operations & Manufacturing Executive

Confidential Candidate Spotlight: Elite Operations & Manufacturing Executive
At CCR Search, we maintain exclusive access to proven operations executives who drive transformational growth across industrial sectors. This confidential candidate represents the pinnacle of operational leadership—a recently retired enterprise-level executive ready to make immediate impact for the right organization.
Current Status:  Actively Seeking Leadership Role | Compensation: Executive-level (based on scope) | Availability: Flexible Start Timing | Candidate Reference Number: #7193SR
20+ Years of Enterprise Operations & P&L Leadership
Senior Operations / Manufacturing Executive
A highly accomplished operations and manufacturing leader with 20+ years of progressive executive experience across three distinct industrial sectors, including large-scale manufacturing, distribution, and building products. Most recently served as a top enterprise-level operations executive with full P&L ownership exceeding $1B, overseeing 30+ manufacturing facilities and 3,000+ employees.
Best described as a turnaround and growth executive with deep expertise in scaling operations, margin expansion, M&A integration, and organizational leadership. His track record demonstrates the rare ability to drive significant top-line growth while materially improving EBITDA, making him particularly valuable in private equity–backed, founder-led, or complex multi-site environments.
P&L Growth & Margin Expansion
Scaled revenue from sub-$300M to $1B+ through organic growth and acquisitions. Improved EBITDA margins from mid-teens to mid-20% range over sustained period.
M&A Integration & Strategic Growth
Led and integrated 12+ acquisitions, successfully capturing synergies and driving post-acquisition margin improvement. Transformed acquired businesses into high-performing divisions.
Multi-Site Operations Excellence
Oversaw 30+ manufacturing facilities across multiple U.S. regions with direct responsibility for safety, logistics, quality, engineering, maintenance, and capital planning.
His expertise spans large-scale manufacturing transformation, including greenfield facility builds and large-scale capacity expansions. Known for building strong leadership teams, driving accountability-driven cultures, and regularly presenting to ownership, boards, and senior stakeholders on strategy, performance, and capital allocation—a rare combination of operational mastery and executive acumen.
Proven Track Record: Building Enterprise-Scale Success
Ready for Next Senior Leadership Challenge
$1B+
P&L Responsibility
Scaled from sub-$300M baseline
30+
Manufacturing Sites
Multi-region facility oversight
3,000+
Employee Leadership
Enterprise team management
12+
M&A Integrations
Synergy capture & margin improvement
Career Highlights Across Three Sectors
Global Automotive Manufacturing: ~20 years in increasingly senior leadership roles across operations and distribution spanning North America with international exposure
Large-Scale Flooring/Textiles: Executive oversight of multiple $1B+ operating divisions managing thousands of employees with high-teens to low-20% EBITDA margins
Building Products/Manufacturing: Led newly acquired division and scaled to $1B+ business, expanding from mid-teens to 30+ manufacturing locations with sustained margin expansion
Target Role Profile & Preferences
Target Titles: Chief Operating Officer (any scale) or Chief Executive Officer (mid-market $150M–$300M+ revenue, multi-site operations)
Ideal Fit: Manufacturing, distribution, and operations-heavy businesses with operational complexity. Best fit with ownership groups that possess foundational industry knowledge and growth ambition.
Relocation: Willing to relocate domestically or internationally. Comfortable with significant travel; historically sustained heavy travel schedules with prior international operating experience across multiple European countries.
Restrictions: Industry-specific non-compete within U.S. related to concrete/building materials manufacturing. Fully unrestricted internationally and open to other industries.
Why Now? The executive elected to step away from day-to-day leadership after a long, successful run with fully vested long-term incentives. With personal matters resolved, he is now highly motivated to return to senior leadership, citing a strong desire to lead teams, solve complex operational challenges, and drive measurable business outcomes. He is energized, engaged, and not suited for retirement. Contact us for a confidential introductory call.