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I’m conducting a confidential search for a COO / General Manager with an established, privately held lighting manufacturer. This is a unique opportunity to step into a financially strong, approximately $50M business with no debt, significant cash reserves, and the infrastructure already in place to support substantial growth.

The owner is looking for a hands-on, business-minded leader who can take increasing responsibility for running the organization, strengthen operational performance, develop the leadership team, and drive greater accountability across the business.

What makes this opportunity particularly compelling:

• Real operational impact: Lead purchasing, inventory, distribution, customer service, and cross-functional execution, while partnering with sales leadership to drive profitable growth.
• A strong foundation: An established manufacturer with excellent financial health, significant investments in infrastructure, and tremendous untapped potential.
• A meaningful leadership opportunity: Work directly with the founder/CEO, with the goal of assuming broad day-to-day responsibility for the business as trust and results are established.
• An opportunity to build and improve: Bring fresh perspectives, strengthen processes, develop people, and make decisions that directly influence profitability, cash flow, and long-term success.
• Long-term financial upside: Competitive executive compensation, targeting approximately $250K in base salary, plus bonus and long-term incentive program.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of operational leadership, financial acumen, sales leadership, strong people skills, and a practical, results-oriented approach. Experience in lighting, electrical products, building products, or a related manufacturing/distribution environment would be particularly relevant.

The position is based in Southwest and requires relocation and a full-time onsite presence.