Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!
The
President of
Wood Stone serves as Chief Culture Officer, responsible for setting the company's vision, of inspiring great experiences through amazing food; leading strategic direction; and driving operational excellence. This role serves as the face of the organization, aligning all business functions to achieve sustainable growth, innovation, profitability, and industry leadership.
We seek a dynamic leader who combines visionary thinking with operational expertise, financial acumen, and deep knowledge of the food equipment manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Develop and execute the company's long-term strategic plan with measurable goals aligned to market trends and growth objectives
- Drive innovation culture to maintain a robust product pipeline and identify emerging market opportunities
- Establish strategic partnerships and expand market presence in new and existing segments
Operations & Performance
- Oversee daily operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and operational excellence
- Lead financial performance including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow optimization, and profitability enhancement
- Implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Leadership & Culture
- Build and mentor a high-performing executive leadership team with focus on talent development and succession planning
- Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and high performance aligned with company values
- Serve as primary company spokesperson to stakeholders, customers, partners, media, and community
Governance & Stakeholder Relations
- Collaborate effectively with parent company leadership and provide transparent board reporting on performance and strategic initiatives
- Allocate capital strategically to maximize growth, efficiency, and return on investment
- Manage key stakeholder relationships and represent the company at industry events
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience with at least 5 years in executive roles
- 10-15 years of experience in food service equipment or manufacturing industries
Proven Track Record
- Demonstrated success driving profitable growth and executing business strategies
- Experience leading strategic planning, operations, finance, and sales functions
- Background in corporate governance, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance
- Expertise in negotiations, change management, and innovation leadership
Essential Skills & Attributes
Leadership Excellence
- Exceptional ability to inspire and mobilize teams with high emotional intelligence and cultural agility
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
Strategic Thinking
- Visionary mindset with strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
- Decisive problem-solving abilities and sound judgment under pressure
Business Acumen
- Advanced financial expertise and adaptability in rapidly evolving markets
- Entrepreneurial drive with fearless approach to innovation and competitive positioning
- Results-oriented mindset with unwavering integrity and transparency
Wood Stone is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
About Us
We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.
We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.
Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
