Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer - Zone ManufacturingZone Manufacturing is seeking an exceptional leader to join our executive team as Chief Executive Officer.
We are a dynamic manufacturing company specialising in advanced composites with applications across marine, aerospace, and recreational vehicle sectors.
With over 300 team members and a clear three-year growth strategy, we're looking for someone who can drive operational excellence while embodying our Summit Experience philosophy.About The RoleYou'll be responsible for leading the delivery of Zone Manufacturing's strategic and operational plans, working closely with our Founder/Managing Director to execute our ambitious growth and efficiency improvement roadmap.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and has deep experience in manufacturing operations, financial management, and supply chain optimisation.The successful candidate will champion our Summit Experience philosophy across all business units, ensuring teams deliver exceptional outcomes with an unwavering focus on commercial targets.
You'll be instrumental in taking Zone to a market-leading position through operational excellence while building strategic relationships with industry partners and stakeholders.What You'll DoStrategic LeadershipDrive delivery of fiscal results and shareholder objectivesLead transformational change across multiple business unitsFoster innovation and cross-business collaborationBuild and maintain strategic relationships with industry bodies, suppliers, and partnersOperational ExcellenceLeverage our composites competitive advantage across marine, aerospace, and RV applicationsDrive IP transfer between business units and foster innovation in composite constructionEnsure compliance with aerospace, automotive, and RV regulationsOversee production planning and capacity managementMaintain workplace safety standards and environmental complianceCommercial PerformanceDrive revenue growth and margin improvement through operational efficiencyEnsure on-target financial performance and delivery of shareholder objectivesChampion exceptional customer service aligned with our Summit Experience philosophyDigital IntegrationEnsure digital technology underpins business standards, financial controls, and scalabilityDrive integration of digital technologies with advanced manufacturing and 3D printing capabilitiesPeople LeadershipInspire organisational improvement across all business unitsFoster a culture of innovation and high performanceChampion employee engagement and career advancementLead by example with personal commitment to adventure, innovation, and qualityWhat We're Looking ForWe need a proven leader with demonstrable experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar high-performance industries.
You should have a track record of delivering to shareholder and market targets, with the transformational leadership skills to inspire organisational change.Senior leadership experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive sectorsProven ability to deliver financial results and drive operational efficiencyExperience with supply chain management and cost of goods sold (COGS) optimisationStrong background in digital transformation and technology integrationTrack record of building high-performing teams and organisational culturesEntrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in a dynamic growth environmentPersonal passion for adventure and high-performance engineeringAlignment with performance excellence and attention to detailAbility to inspire teams to proactively achieve challenging targetsWhy Zone Manufacturing?
Join a company that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in composite manufacturing.
We offer the opportunity to lead a growing organisation with clear strategic direction, working alongside talented teams who share our commitment to innovation and excellence.You'll be part of a leadership team that values adventure, quality, and continuous improvement, with the autonomy to drive meaningful change across our business units while maintaining our premium market positioning.Ready to take on this challenge?
We're looking for someone who shares our passion for manufacturing excellence and is excited about leading Zone Manufacturing into its next phase of growth.
If you have the experience, vision, and drive to deliver exceptional results while fostering our unique culture, we'd love to hear from you.
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