Managing Director

Managing Director | Vermont

Industrial global leader client seeks a managing director for a division in Rutland Vermont manufacturing critical supply materials for their North American customers.  The Managing Director is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, and operational success of this advanced manufacturing site. This includes executing growth strategy, optimizing production processes, improving throughput, cost structure, and ensuring world-class quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of P&L performance
• Drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes
• Improve plant efficiency, yield, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery performance
• Lead and develop the management team and workforce
• Oversee financial steering of the business, including:
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Product costing and product line pricing (in partnership with Sales)
• Financial analysis and KPI reporting
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental regulations
• Maintain rigorous quality systems and industry standards
• Represent the company with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration
  or 10+ years of senior manufacturing leadership experience
• Background in industrial manufacturing operations and distributor network
• Demonstrated experience managing full P&L
• Ability to interpret financial statements and drive profitability
• Proven success in KPI-driven, process-oriented manufacturing environments
• Proven strategic leader of skilled employees working in mid-size or larger company

This is a high-impact opportunity for a manufacturing executive who combines operational expertise, financial discipline, and strategic leadership within a specialized industrial environment.