Managing Director

Managing Director to join interim executive bench, deploying on-site at PE-backed middle-market manufacturing client in the [Location] region. Senior-most operating leader on the engagement, carrying full executive authority and owning delivery of the value-creation plan from Day 1 through exit.

Requirements

• 25+ years of senior leadership including CEO, COO, or business unit GM roles
• Multiple full-cycle interim or turnaround engagements with documented outcomes
• Demonstrated experience leading PE-backed middle-market companies through transformation, growth, or sale
• Excellent executive communication skills with boards, sponsors, lenders, and management teams
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred
• Prior CEO or division-president experience in a $100M–$1B middle-market manufacturer preferred
• Lean / OpEx pedigree (Toyota, Danaher, Illinois Tool Works, Parker Hannifin, or similar) a plus

Benefits

• Competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and seniority
• Structured engagement support through a dedicated VDS Engagement Partner
• Proven methodology and toolkits including the Value-Driven Approach and Everything OpEx frameworks
• Access to 360° Client Alignment process
• Exposure to diverse industries (aerospace, food, consumer goods, industrial products, medical device, semiconductor, and battery manufacturing)
• Structured Contract-to-Hire path