Job Description
We are seeking a proven CEO/General Manager to lead a profitable and established U.S. based food manufacturing/distribution business ($10-$20 in annual revenues) through its next phase of strategic growth. The U.S. Subsidiary is set to expand through a combination of operational excellence, organic development, and a focused buy-and-build strategy funded by the Group Subsidiary.
- This is a significant opportunity for an experienced, food manufacturing/distribution Executive to take full ownership of an established U.S. business and scale it 5X in the next 3-5 years.
- This role is suited to a career manufacturing leader who combines board-level leadership with operational depth and has a track record of scaling businesses in the U.S.
Group Subsidiary
- The majority shareholder is a comprehensive food industry group integrating modern agriculture, food processing and manufacturing, and food distribution, with a complete food industry supply chain.
- The Group Subsidiary is the largest food company in its home market, with annual revenues above $1 billion, over 20 production, R&D, and logistic centers, 5000+ employees
U.S. Subsidiary | The Opportunity
- Full responsibility for leading a well-established, cash-generative food manufacturing/distribution business with a strong customer base
- Develop and execute a strategy for growth, performance improvement, and geographic or capability expansion.
- Partner on the identification, acquisition, and integration of complementary businesses, shaping a scalable U.S. subsidiary.
- Create a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement while retaining agility and entrepreneurial focus.
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to lead a respected business with real autonomy and the chance to shape its next chapter.
- Clear and defined pathway to build and lead a group of aligned businesses.
- A platform to implement your vision, your systems, and your standards.
- A career-defining opportunity for a food manufacturing/distribution Executive looking for both challenge and legacy.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- This role requires a commercially sharp, operationally grounded “General Manager” (current or former CEO/COO/President/VP/EVP) with deep roots in food manufacturing/distribution.
- Experience of full P&L ownership (>$20 million in annual revenue).
- Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, lean methodologies, and performance improvement.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with a history of building and inspiring high-performing teams.
- A clear understanding of business growth through both operational performance and strategic acquisition; demonstrated results scaling a business organically and inorganically.
- Track record of creating significant shareholder value.
- Dedicated focus to growing and transforming operations.
- High levels of integrity, resilience, and the ability to lead through both stability and change.
Compensation
- Base salary up to $300,000.
- Short and long-term incentives.
Job Tags
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