Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

NewBasis LLC is looking for a visionary and operationally-strong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization into its next chapter of national growth. Following our recent expansion into the Southeast, the CEO will be responsible for harmonizing operations across our multistate facilities, driving innovative product development (such as our Lockjaw and Monolith lines), and expanding our footprint within the telecommunications, utility, and municipal markets.

The ideal leader has a "boots-on-the-ground" manufacturing soul combined with the executive presence to negotiate major utility contracts and represent the company to stakeholders and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute the 3-to-5-year roadmap for NewBasis, focusing on increasing market share in the fiberglass and polymer concrete enclosure sectors.
• Multisite Operational Leadership: Oversee the performance of the Riverside, CA and Lebanon, TN plants, ensuring production efficiency, safety (OSHA), and quality standards are met across all shifts.
• Sales & Market Expansion: Partner with the VP of Sales to capture new specifications from DOTs, major municipalities, and utility giants.
• Product Innovation: Collaborate with Engineering to push the boundaries of composite materials, ensuring NewBasis remains the "sought-after" pull box manufacturer for light traffic and industrial applications.
• Financial Stewardship: Work closely with the CFO to manage P&L, capital expenditures (CapEx) for plant automation, and ensure the company remains highly profitable during expansion.
• Culture & Talent: Foster a culture of "improvement and originality" (a NewBasis core value). Mentor the executive team and ensure a robust pipeline of skilled manufacturing talent.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 15+ years of leadership experience, with at least 5 years as a CEO, President, or General Manager in a heavy manufacturing or infrastructure environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the utilities, telecommunications, or construction supply chain. Experience with composite materials or concrete manufacturing is a significant advantage.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business; an MBA is highly preferred to manage the complexities of a multistate corporation.
• Relational Strength: Proven ability to build relationships with long-term specifiers, distributors, and engineering firms.
• Regulatory Acumen: Familiarity with California (Riverside) and Tennessee labor laws, as well as environmental regulations affecting chemical/composite manufacturing.