OPPORTUNITIES

Chief Executive Officer – Automotive Industry

Location: Confidential
Compensation: $200,000 – $350,000 Base + 20% Bonus + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation: Full Relocation Package | Travel: 30%+ Domestic & International

Opportunity Overview

Are you a visionary leader with the experience and drive to lead a world-class Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer with over 10,000 employees into its next phase of growth and innovation?

Do you bring 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in the automotive sector — including Asia OEM exposure — and a proven track record of transforming operations and driving profitability?

If you’ve served as a change agent at the VP level or higher, and thrive on aligning vision with flawless execution, we’d like to speak with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for market expansion, business growth, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international OEM customers.
• Lead with a “make it happen” mindset, driving initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Oversee and empower a 10,000+ employee workforce, serving as the voice and ambassador of the company.
• Maintain strong financial discipline and deliver sustainable profitability.
• Oversee manufacturing operations, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Inspire, coach, and lead a high-performing leadership team to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive product and process innovation to sustain competitive advantage.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives and adopt emerging technologies.
• Champion sustainability and corporate social responsibility throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Deep technical and operational expertise in Automotive Metal Stampings and Aluminum Castings, including materials, processes, and fabrication.
• 15–20 years of executive-level experience within Tier 1 or OEM manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success leading $1B+ operations and driving capital improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record of business growth, operational transformation, and profitability.
• Strong understanding of OEM relationships, production systems, and global supply chains.
• Exceptional negotiation, financial, and strategic management skills.
• Forward-thinking leader with an innovative approach to industry trends.

Core Competencies

• Visionary leadership and strategic thinking
• Proven change management and transformation leadership
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
• Deep commitment to ethics, integrity, and governance
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, Oracle, and SAP

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $350,000
• Bonus: 20% Annual
• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000
• Company Car & Expense Account
• Access to Private Corporate Air Travel
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off

Schedule & Location

• Full-time, on-site leadership role
• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend availability

Best regards,

Brad Fortney

CEO

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