Hiring CEO - Re-refining - S Carolina

Position: CEO Location: Carolina Reporting to: Director Key Purpose To run the used oil re-refinery business profitably and provide overall leadership in all aspects of the business and the growth planned. Key Areas of Responsibilities:  To achieve top line and bottom line targets o Ensure plant operates at the rated throughput o Achieve excellence in cost and efficiencies o Procure raw material at the desired quality & cost o Achieve desired price realization of end products  To develop sustainable partnerships with suppliers of raw materials (collectors) and customers of finished product (blenders).  To develop strategies for improving margins and going up the value chain in the lube oil business  To constantly improve on cost of operations and efficiencies in supply chain  To build a performance, cost, and efficiency oriented culture  To ensure quality policies/standards are practiced  To make the plant a model for re-refining industry and help the business scale in the current/new location.  Spearhead efforts to raise equity from PE and Capital markets as the business grows THE PERSON Qualification:  Degree in Engineering  Business education from a reputed institution will be a plus Experience:  Should have a minimum of 20 years of progressive experience preferably in refinery/process industry.  Should have had P&L responsibility and a successful track record of running a refinery/process plant.  Experience in taking companies public and working with PE investors is a big plus  Experience in marketing/business development is also a plus Personal traits & leadership Style :  A committed and action oriented leader  High on integrity, professional ethics and energy  Hands-on however, having strategic bent of mind  Good at problem solving  Good with numbers and know how to successfully manage operating risks in highly variable situations  Ability to make independent decisions  An effective communicator with notable interpersonal skills  A team builder with excellent record of retention while managing for high performance.  Ability to inspire confidence within the company and with suppliers and customers Our client offers healthcare benefits and a 401(K) retirement plan. They also offer relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis. Respond to Ramesh Anand, President, American Personnel Resources LLC EMail: ramesh@aprllc.com