Vice President and General Manager

As the VP and General Manager for our North Little Rock, AR manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business, including commercial functions, operations, supply chain, HR and a dotted line with Finance. Your primary focus will be on driving business growth and ensuring operational excellence. We are seeking a dynamic leader with a strong commercial mindset and proven experience in managing profit and loss (P&L) along with delivering industry leading free cash flow generation. Note that this role encompasses the current operations for Lafferty Equipment, Lavo Solutions and Knight.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and enhance a high-performing team to achieve excellent results in all areas of the business.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the company’s operations.
• Commercial Focus: Drive business growth by leading sales, marketing, and customer service strategies that align with the industry’s needs.
• Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the facility, ensuring that production evolves into a world class function.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the business’ financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement management.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of financial statement ownership and commercial success.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse and growing team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. An MBA is preferred.

Key Metrics for the First 12 Months:

1. Revenue Growth: Achieve a year-over-year revenue increase of at least 15%.

2. Customer Satisfaction: Improve customer satisfaction scores by 20% through enhanced service delivery and product quality.

3. Employee Engagement: Increase employee engagement scores by 15%, as measured by annual surveys.

4. Market Expansion: Successfully launch two new products or enter two new market segments.

5. Operational Efficiency: Reduce operational costs by 5% through strategic improvements and innovations.

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits plan, will be offered based on experience and qualifications. Equity will also be a likely component.