Chief Executive Officer

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a direct hire opportunity with a family-owned original equipment manufacturing company located in Portland, OR. This organization generates approximately $25 million in annual revenue and serves both commercial and military clientele. The person in this position will serve as the senior leader and public face of the company, responsible for overall business performance, strategic direction, and long-term organizational sustainability while honoring the company’s legacy and driving future growth.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Responsibilities:

• Drive company performance by establishing annual goals, monitoring KPIs (financial, operational, and employee engagement), and implementing corrective actions as needed

• Develop and execute strategic plans, translating long-term objectives into actionable initiatives with clear timelines and measurable outcomes

• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management to achieve revenue, profitability, and cash flow targets

• Ensure operational effectiveness across manufacturing, sales, quality, finance, and HR functions, supporting on-time delivery, production efficiency, and quality standards

• Lead, mentor, and develop the executive leadership team, including succession planning and performance management

• Maintain alignment with ownership/Board by providing regular, data-driven updates on performance, risks, and growth opportunities

• Drive business growth through customer expansion, strategic partnerships, and new market opportunities within commercial and military sectors

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including LEAN methodologies, to enhance productivity and reduce waste

• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management, including adherence to federal contracting requirements

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture with accountability for safety performance and incident reduction

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field required

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including senior-level management

• Demonstrated leadership within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably OEM

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (ISO 9001 or similar)

• Experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business planning

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational performance

• Experience executing growth strategies, organizational transitions, and change initiatives

• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors

• Background in regulated manufacturing and/or federal contracting environments

• Familiarity with union environments and collective bargaining agreements preferred

• Experience in sales, business development, and customer relationship growth

• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels

• High level of business and financial acumen with data-driven decision-making capabilities

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and ethical leadership

• Strong operational aptitude with the ability to understand and engage with manufacturing processes

Compensation:

• Base salary $200,000-$250,000/year annually

• Performance based incentives

• Executive Equity Options such as phantom stock tied to performance and tenure