Current Opportunities With Our Clients
PierceGray partners with clients engaged in growth and business transformation. Our work is building leadership teams that make change happen. While retained search firms do not typically post roles, PierceGray posts all of the roles we manage. It is part of our firm’s commitment to creating open and equitable access to opportunities. Why We Post.
Littlejohn & Co | Chicago, Illinois (Remote) | August 20, 2024
The Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing will act as an interim strategic sourcing leader for up to two portfolio companies in the Littlejohn & Co private equity portfolio at the same time. Portfolio company assignments and opportunities will be determined in conjunction with the Operations Consultant, Littlejohn deal team members, and portfolio company leadership. The goals of a portfolio company engagement will be to assess the current people, process, and technology regarding procurement, establish the strategic vision for the future organization, develop a multi-year savings roadmap, and execute savings opportunities in the first 100 days.
As a “hands on” leader, the Senior Director will need to shift organizations with a transactional procurement focus into a strategic sourcing mindset and approach utilizing data, analytics, and organizational/people management. The new leader will be a change agent and process improvement champion working closely with portfolio company functional leaders to create and execute plans that drive productivity and cost reductions. A player/coach mentality will be necessary in that the role will require the ability to not only develop strategy but execute tangible wins quickly.
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Culligan International | Nashville, Tennessee | August 20, 2024
In support of Culligan’s growth plans, the Enterprise Dealer Group is investing in its leadership team and is now seeking a new Director of Sales for CWG. The new sales leader will have accountability for managing a team of 4 Sales Managers and 30+ commission-based Household Sales Representatives based in the southeast region of the US. The role will report to the CWG Business Unit Vice President & General Manager and may be based anywhere in Florida, with the ability to travel 50%+. Read More →
Certified Group | Nebraska | August 19, 2024
Certified Group is seeking laboratory leaders for six sites across their laboratory network: Allentown, PA; Columbus, OH; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Fresno, CA; Turlock, CA.
To support the development and growth of these six locations, Certified Group is seeking Laboratory Managers to assume the leadership of each facility’s personnel, operations, and P&L. Each Laboratory Director will be responsible for ~$10-20M in P&L, 4-5 direct reports, and ~20-50 total employees. Read More →
Certified Group | Minnesota | August 5, 2024
This Lab Manager will manage full P&L and lab operations for a testing laboratory in Plymouth, MN. This person will be responsible for maintaining quality, efficiency, and appropriate turnaround time on all lab work in addition to generating and communicating testing results. Read More →
Certified Group | California | August 5, 2024
This Lab Director will manage full P&L and lab operations for a testing laboratory in Turlock, CA. This person will be responsible for maintaining quality, efficiency, and appropriate turnaround time on all lab work in addition to generating and communicating testing results. Read More →
Certified Group | California | August 5, 2024
This Lab Manager will manage full P&L and lab operations for a testing laboratory in Fresno, CA. This person will be responsible for maintaining quality, efficiency, and appropriate turnaround time on all lab work in addition to generating and communicating testing results. Read More →
Kodiak Cakes | Park City, Utah | June 19, 2024
The Senior Brand Manager’s primary responsibly is to develop and implement strategies to drive growth for the Kodiak brand. The position will manage a portion of the Kodiak portfolio and will be proactively finding ways to both grow the core and innovate within those categories. The Senior Brand Manager will report directly to the Senior Director of Brand Management and will work hand in hand to shape the future of the portfolio. Read More →
kdc/one | Groveport, Ohio | May 7, 2024
To better leverage its scale and support future growth, the company is looking to hire a new Sr. Director of Operations for their Groveport, OH manufacturing facility. The role will have full operational leadership for the site and manage a team of 287 employees producing personal care products for large CPG customers. Read More →
Parallel ENT & Allergy Partners | Dallas, Texas (Remote) | May 6, 2024
With support from Trinity Hunt Partners, Parallel continues to increase the
size and scale of its operations and partnerships. The company plans to
continue expanding its network over the next 3-5 years while also focusing
on driving operational efficiency and organic growth. Parallel is now
seeking to hire its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will have
accountability for Parallel and practice-level operational performance and
the future state of Parallel’s growing network.
The new leader is responsible for the management of the existing 5
practices as it pertains to directing and coordinating all aspects of practice
operations. The current network includes locations across Texas, Kansas,
Missouri, Michigan, and Delaware. The role will also be responsible for
integrating and scaling future practices added to the Parallel network. The
COO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Parallel. Read More →
Uline | Pleasant Prarie, Wisconsin | February 21, 2024
Uline seeks to hire a Product Manager who will lead a product line and own the product assortment, including researching and sourcing new products from domestic and international vendors, providing product recommendations based on market trends, competitor research, and customer preferences, leading vendor meetings and negotiations, and strategizing methods to increase sales, profitability, product quality, and efficiency. The Product Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, pricing, quality, and creative teams. This role will lead a team of Product Associates and is based at company headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Read More →
