Job Description

We are seeking a proven CEO/General Manager to lead a profitable and established U.S. based food manufacturing/distribution business ($10-$20 in annual revenues) through its next phase of strategic growth. The U.S. Subsidiary is set to expand through a combination of operational excellence, organic development, and a focused buy-and-build strategy funded by the Group Subsidiary.

• This is a significant opportunity for an experienced, food manufacturing/distribution Executive to take full ownership of an established U.S. business and scale it 5X in the next 3-5 years.
• This role is suited to a career manufacturing leader who combines board-level leadership with operational depth and has a track record of scaling businesses in the U.S.

Group Subsidiary

• The majority shareholder is a comprehensive food industry group integrating modern agriculture, food processing and manufacturing, and food distribution, with a complete food industry supply chain.
• The Group Subsidiary is the largest food company in its home market, with annual revenues above $1 billion, over 20 production, R&D, and logistic centers, 5000+ employees

U.S. Subsidiary | The Opportunity

• Full responsibility for leading a well-established, cash-generative food manufacturing/distribution business with a strong customer base
• Develop and execute a strategy for growth, performance improvement, and geographic or capability expansion.
• Partner on the identification, acquisition, and integration of complementary businesses, shaping a scalable U.S. subsidiary.
• Create a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement while retaining agility and entrepreneurial focus.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead a respected business with real autonomy and the chance to shape its next chapter.
• Clear and defined pathway to build and lead a group of aligned businesses.
• A platform to implement your vision, your systems, and your standards.
• A career-defining opportunity for a food manufacturing/distribution Executive looking for both challenge and legacy.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• This role requires a commercially sharp, operationally grounded “General Manager” (current or former CEO/COO/President/VP/EVP) with deep roots in food manufacturing/distribution.
• Experience of full P&L ownership (>$20 million in annual revenue).
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, lean methodologies, and performance improvement.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a history of building and inspiring high-performing teams.
• A clear understanding of business growth through both operational performance and strategic acquisition; demonstrated results scaling a business organically and inorganically.
• Track record of creating significant shareholder value.
• Dedicated focus to growing and transforming operations.
• High levels of integrity, resilience, and the ability to lead through both stability and change.

Compensation

• Base salary up to $300,000.
• Short and long-term incentives.

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