President

Our client, a small private equity-backed manufacturing company between Toronto and Ottawa with a 50-year track record of quality and customer satisfaction, is seeking a President to drive its next phase of expansion into new market segments.

This critical leadership role will work alongside the ownership and an experienced team to optimize marketing, pricing strategies, and scalable manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of the business and industry to craft and execute a strategic growth plan.
• Work closely with Chief Financial Officer to pinpoint key performance metrics.
• Lead scalable operational improvements while maintaining in-house expertise.
• Drive sales and business development efforts to expand market share.
• Oversee ERP system selection and implementation to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure strong organizational leadership and adaptability in an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of leadership experience in engineering or manufacturing, with a proven track record of business growth.
• Strong sales and business development acumen.
• Experience with ERP system selection and implementation.
• Mechanical Engineering or similar degree; MBA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with significant performance-based variable compensation tied to sales and profitability growth.
• Equity opportunity in the business.

About Torrey & Gray:

Torrey & Gray is a Chicago-based recruiting and staffing firm, specializing in delivering top-tier talent to private equity-backed businesses throughout North America.