Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.

Drive operational improvements, scale production and engineering capabilities, and lead transformation initiatives in aerospace manufacturing. | Proven success in manufacturing operations, experience with aerospace, automotive, or medical device manufacturing, and expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. | VP, Operations– Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace OEM’s and blue-chip defense contractors. The company is highly regarded for its innovation and engineering capabilities and is currently experiencing significant growth through organic means, with acquisitions playing a key role for future growth. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands-on VP, Operations who will wear multiple hats as they drive operational improvements across the organization and scale production and engineering capabilities for growth. We are seeking a proven operations leader with demonstrated success driving operational excellence through the introduction of best practices and process within a highly entrepreneurial environment. This individual will have previous aerospace, automotive or medical device manufacturing experience working with OEM’s and prime contractors. Background experience in Lean process improvement, Continuous Improvement and other systems such as TPS or Six Sigma is a significant asset, as is highly engineered precision machining manufacturing. This position requires a hands-on executive who spends time on the shop floor and has the ability to lead transformation with a strong focus on performance improvement, quality and data driven decision-making. An attractive compensation package is on offer that will include bonus opportunities and equity participat

Drive operational excellence, lead transformation, and scale manufacturing capabilities in aerospace or similar highly engineered environments. | Experience in aerospace, automotive, or medical device manufacturing with OEMs, expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or TPS, and hands-on leadership on the shop floor. | VP, Operations– Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace OEM’s and blue-chip defense contractors. The company is highly regarded for its innovation and engineering capabilities and is currently experiencing significant growth through organic means, with acquisitions playing a key role for future growth. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands-on VP, Operations who will wear multiple hats as they drive operational improvements across the organization and scale production and engineering capabilities for growth. We are seeking a proven operations leader with demonstrated success driving operational excellence through the introduction of best practices and process within a highly entrepreneurial environment. This individual will have previous aerospace, automotive or medical device manufacturing experience working with OEM’s and prime contractors. Background experience in Lean process improvement, Continuous Improvement and other systems such as TPS or Six Sigma is a significant asset, as is highly engineered precision machining manufacturing. This position requires a hands-on executive who spends time on the shop floor and has the ability to lead transformation with a strong focus on performance improvement, quality and data driven decision-making. An attractive compensation package is on offer that will include bonus opportunities and equity participation.

Lead finance organization, partner with CEO and investors to drive growth and acquisitions, and manage financial reporting and analysis. | Significant CFO-level finance and accounting leadership experience, private equity background, M&A expertise, and ability to lead a lean finance team. | CFO – Growth Focused Logistics Services – Private Equity Highly profitable and growing logistics services enterprise is looking for a hands-on Finance and Accounting leader to be strategic partner to the CEO as this business expands to new levels. The business has an existing operational footprint across the Southern US and is focused on driving significant organic and acquisitive growth. This position requires a CFO with significant M&A experience, able to drive growth initiatives in partnership with a highly motivated investor group. The CFO will lead a lean finance organization with a hands-on approach and the ability to navigate the shop floor. The ideal candidate will have previous private equity experience including reporting and analysis capabilities and ready to take on a leadership role in a middle market organization. Our client offers a competitive base and bonus program with additional equity incentive and the ability to participate in the success of the enterprise.

Lead sales growth strategies, build and manage a high-performance sales team, and transform sales administrative processes. | Proven sales growth success, experience in business development strategies, and leadership in commercial and public sector sales. | VP, Sales - Innovative Air Purification—Commercial & Public Sector Our client is a leader in their sector with a reputation for excellence and innovation in the air purification space. We are seeking a new Vice President of Sales for the business, responsible for identifying new business opportunities and developing road maps for achieving targeted sales growth, while building a successful, high-performance sales team. This individual must have a past track record of sales growth success with experience in implementing and organizing business development strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining key relationships. You will lead the transformation of the internal administrative processes for the sales organization to create a more efficient and “best practices”-focused foundation for the group. Ideally you will have spent career time in both entrepreneurial and professionalized environments, having shown the ability to take sales strategies and best practices and implement them creatively and effectively in a middle-market entrepreneurial enterprise. A successful candidate will possess a proven background in sales in commercial and public sectors. An attractive base and bonus incentive program is offered along with a very compelling long term incentive opportunity.