President - Injection Molding Operations

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

One of our best clients has retained our services to help them identify a President to lead the launch of a new injection molding operation in Saugerties, New York.

The President will build and lead a state-of-the-art injection molding facility from the ground up. As the first employee, the President will establish the operational infrastructure, hire and develop a world-class team, and achieve profitability within 24 months while serving anchor customers with approximately $5M in guaranteed first-year revenue.

This represents more than a startup. It's a de-risked opportunity to create an operation with the backing of an established holding company and proven production expertise from an existing facility.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in injection molding operations
• 10+ years managing cross-functional teams in manufacturing environments
• Proven track record in high-mix, low-volume, lean manufacturing environments with frequent mold changeovers (ideally experience with multiple changeovers per shift)
• Direct experience with engineering-grade thermoplastics processing (filled and unfilled grades)
• Experience managing 24/7, multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of mold design and maintenance principles, with understanding of aluminum tooling advantages and quick-change systems preferred. Experience leading greenfield site startups or line expansions
• Strong P&L management experience, including capital investments, forecasting, and KPI oversight
• ERP implementation and management experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, including technical subject matter experts
• Lean manufacturing experience and certifications strongly preferred
• Ability to manage fast-paced 24/7 operations safely and effectively

Qualities:

• Hands-on leadership style with ability to work collaboratively across functions
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort building systems and processes from scratch
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making
• Exceptional communication and team-building capabilities
• Safety-first mentality with commitment to regulatory compliance
• Adaptability and patience to work effectively during a complex transition period while maintaining respect for established expertise and proven methods
• Cultural alignment with our client's vision, mission, and values
• Commitment to developing talent and creating a positive workplace culture
• Ability to represent the company professionally to external stakeholders while serving as primary liaison between operations and holding company leadership

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industry: Plastics Manufacturing