General Manager - Full multi-function and P&L responsibility
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General Manager – FULL P&L STATEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

River Walk Executive Search, United States (On-Site)

(Full-Time | Permanent Placement | On-Site | Northeast Arkansas)

Posted by: River Walk Executive Search™

With 18 years of experience specifically working with world-leading industrial and consumer products manufacturersRiver Walk Executive Search™ is a highly respected retained search firm known for delivering executive talent where performance matters most. As trusted partners to manufacturing firms nationwide, we are proud to say:

There are no better firms than River Walk Executive Search™ to fulfill the mission our clients have given us! That's the bottom line. We also have a particular expertise in satisfying private equity and publicly-traded clients due to their required speed and urgency to fill critical roles.

Our client is a well-established, industrial manufacturer with decades of operational excellence - with a stellar track record of performance, and billions of dollars in cash on their balance sheet.

Therefore, we are urgently and actively looking for a General Manager with full P&L responsibility reporting to the president of the company. Our client is aggressively looking to grow - giving you the opportunity to grow alongside it, with opportunities to lead larger businesses or oversee multiple teams simultaneously.

This role has direct responsibility for operations, marketing and product development, including topline sales and of course, full P&L.

We are seeking a leader who can deliver clarity and results from day one, working with, not for the president. The president of the company expects autonomy from the selected leader. Autonomy is a must!!!

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a non-union workforce of ~150 – 200 employees, including:
• 2 Plant Managers
• VP Product Development
• Product Manager
• And working hand in hand with an owned operation in Southeast Asia
• Drive operational excellence across efficiency, conversion cost, quality, and profitability
• Oversee new product development and commercialization strategies
• Serve as a key member in shaping long-term growth strategies
• Travel up to 30-40%

?? Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven leadership in engineering, product development, and operations
• Expertise in P&L within industrial, building products, or adjacent manufacturing sectors
• Comfortable stepping into ambiguous, urgent, or complex operating environments
• Track record of driving results in growth environments, with a strong sense of urgency and a low-cost mentality

?? Engagement & Placement Details:

• Type: Full-Time | On-Site

• Location: United States – Northeast Arkansas

• Compensation Range: Typically $150,000 – $200,000/year Base + 20% Bonus + Equity Opportunities with Preferred Stock and Options = TOTAL COMPENSATON of $300,000+ annually.

?? Client Industries we will consider in prior experience:

• Piping system manufacturing
• Plumbing systems and valve manufacturing
• Building products manufacturing
• Any industry related that has a high degree of engineering and manufacturing involvement

?? How to Be Considered:

Send your LinkedIn profile, resume, or executive bio to: ...@riverwalksearch.com

No lengthy application process. Let's begin the conversation!

?? Final Note:

At River Walk Executive Search™, we only work with the best of the best . If you have ever been interested in industrial manufacturing work, please apply on LI and send us an email.

• Seniority Level
• Executive
• Industry
• Consumer Services
• Manufacturing
• Employment Type
• Permanent, Full-Time
• Job Functions
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Skills
• Executive Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaborative Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Leadership Development
• Growth Mindset