President – Explosives Manufacturing
Location: Georgia
Must have experience in the Explosives Manufacturing industry.
Pyrotechnic Specialties, a leading defense manufacturer of explosives and specialty components, is seeking a President to lead the company through a rapid growth phase, scaling revenue from $20M to $200M. Backed by strong private equity support and a stable, recession-resistant customer base, this role offers a hands-on leadership opportunity with significant equity and bonus potential.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a growing defense manufacturing business with significant financial upside and a chance to shape the future of a legacy company during a pivotal transformation phase.
Why Join Us:
- Lead a high-growth defense manufacturing company with full operational control of a single site.
- Substantial investment in modernization, equipment, and strategic expansion.
- Strong private equity backing and long-term customer partnerships.
- Stable, recession-resistant industry with major growth upside.
Role Overview:
The President will drive strategic and operational excellence, oversee financial performance, and implement scalable systems to support rapid growth. This leader will partner closely with private equity investors and lead a team of seven direct reports across operations, sales, logistics, safety, and engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and execute strategic growth plans to achieve aggressive revenue targets.
- Lead all aspects of operations, finance, and supply chain to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Implement data-driven tools to track KPIs, COGS, and productivity.
- Strengthen finance and accounting functions to support rapid scaling.
- Build and mentor a strong leadership team while managing a highly tenured workforce.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Represent the company with key defense industry customers and partners (20% travel).
Qualifications:
- 15+ years in manufacturing leadership, including experience scaling operations during rapid growth or turnaround.
- Defense manufacturing expertise, specifically working with primes (required).
- Strong operational and financial acumen with a track record of improving margins and cash flow.
- Experience leading high-risk manufacturing environments, ideally explosives.
- Hands-on, data-driven leadership style with the ability to inspire and execute.
