Operating Executive Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

• Location 13040 Foulks Lane,Amite, LA, 70422,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Grid Structures is seeking a President to lead and scale a rapidly growing utility infrastructure manufacturing business focused on transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, and related infrastructure markets.

The President will have full responsibility for the leadership, growth, profitability, and operational performance of the business. This executive will oversee all aspects of the organization, including sales, engineering, project management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and administration.

This role is designed for an experienced operating executive who has successfully managed manufacturing operations, built leadership teams, improved profitability, and scaled businesses through periods of significant growth.

The President will work closely with the CEO and COO to execute the company's strategic vision while assuming primary responsibility for day-to-day business operations.

• Lead the overall performance and profitability of Southland Grid Structures (SGS).
• Maintainfull accountability for revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, cash flow, and operational results.
• D evelop and execute annual operating plans and long-term growth initiatives.
• Drive a culture of accountability, execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Lead all manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, productivity, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• E nsure manufacturing capacity, labor resources, and operational systems support business growth.
• D rive improvements in throughput, efficiency, automation, andutilization.
• E stablishscalable processes capable of supporting future facility expansion and multi-location operations.
• Partner with the commercial team to support customer development, strategic account growth, and market expansion.
• Strengthen relationships with utilities, EPC contractors, municipalities, cooperatives, and infrastructure owners.
• S upport backlog development and profitable revenue growth.
• P articipatein key customer meetings, strategic pursuits, and industry relationships.

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing management team.
• E stablishclear goals, accountability, and performance expectations throughout the organization.
• D evelop future leaders and succession plans.
• F oster a culture aligned with the company's values and growthobjectives.
• Manage the business with a strong focus on profitability, working capital, cash flow, and return on invested capital.
• P artner with finance leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting.
• D rive disciplined decision-making related to capital expenditures, staffing, and growth initiatives.

• Evaluate opportunities for facility expansion, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and new market development.
• B uild systems and organizational capabilities capable of supporting future multi-location operations.
• S upport the long-term growth of Grid Structures into a leading utility infrastructure manufacturing platform.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, construction products, utility infrastructure, steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or closely related industries.
• D emonstratedP&L responsibility for a significant operating business.
• P roven experience leading manufacturing operations with direct accountability for production, labor, quality, scheduling, and profitability.
• E xperience building and leading management teams.
• T rack record of driving operational improvements and business growth.
• S trong financial acumen and understanding of manufacturing economics.

• Utility structures, transmission, distribution, substation, pole manufacturing, steel fabrication, or infrastructure-related manufacturing experience.
• E xperience leading multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations.
• E xperience integrating acquisitions or leading significant business expansion initiatives.

• A proven operating executive rather than a technical specialist.
• A leader with strong manufacturing credibility.
• F inancially disciplined andresults oriented.
• C omfortable making decisions and holding others accountable.
• C apable of building systems, teams, and organizational structure.
• E qually effective on the shop floor, in the boardroom, and with customers.

Grid Structures offers a competitive executive compensation package including:

• P erformance-based annual incentive
• L ong-term incentive opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing utility infrastructure manufacturing company with significant resources, strong market positioning, and substantial long-term growth potential. The successful candidate will playa central rolein building the next phase of the company's growth and operational excellence.