Chief Executive Officer
Recruiting Partner: Rico Villavicencio
Newark, New Jersey | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $300,000 to $330,000 | Job ID: 177627
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Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for a premier U.S. provider of compostable, plant-based foodware and eco-friendly tableware. You will drive aggressive commercial growth, optimize international manufacturing partnerships, scale national warehouse distribution, and champion sustainable product innovations.
Chief Executive Officer Responsibilities
- National B2B Sales: Expand market penetration of sustainable product portfolios into major nationwide foodservice distributors, big-box retailers, restaurant groups, and institutional buyers.
- Fulfillment Optimization: Supervise central distribution hubs and localized warehousing to ensure seamless bulk ordering and rapid commercial delivery cycles.
- P&L & Margin Management: Maximize EBITDA, optimize corporate pricing matrices, and balance cost containment against shifting global freight and raw material costs.
- Corporate Governance: Provide clear reporting on strategic roadmaps, regulatory compliance risks, and financial performance directly to the Board of Directors.
- Quality Assurance: Guarantee that all eco-friendly lines maintain superior structural integrity, including cut-resistant, oil-resistant, and high-heat tolerance.
Chief Executive Officer Qualifications
- Executive Leadership: 10+ years of executive experience (CEO, COO, or VP) in sustainable packaging, foodware manufacturing, or eco-friendly commercial goods.
- Material & Domain Expertise: Deep operational familiarity with sugarcane bagasse processing, thermoforming, CPLA/PLA molding, or alternative bio-plastics.
- Established Network: A proven track record of securing contracts with institutional distributors, big-box retail, and major commercial cash-and-carry wholesalers.
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sustainable Materials Science, or Supply Chain Engineering is required; an MBA is highly preferred.
- Sustainability Champion: Deep personal alignment with the circular economy and renewable packaging lifecycles.
- Agile Problem Solver: Proven ability to manage complex international manufacturing lines and localized domestic distribution.
Chief Executive Officer Benefits
- Healthcare
- Bonus
- Retirement
JOB ID: 177627
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