REASON FOR THE SEARCH

The Operating Partner of CW Industrial Partners was acting as the Interim CEO at Bryant Products and needed to transition out of the role quickly to focus on other projects. Bryant, being well-established, needed improvements in operational efficiency to position the company for a successful exit within the next 2-3 years.

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

CW Industrial Partners 

THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

Bryant Products is a long-standing manufacturer known for its innovative and high-quality conveyor components. Their products include conveyor take-ups, straight rollers, tapered rollers, bearings, and pulleys made from a range of metal materials. They serve industries such as distribution, retail, automotive, and food and beverage, with a strong emphasis on ultra-high precision CNC machining and metal forming techniques like Metal Airform.

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS

• Senior operations executive with expertise in advanced CNC and metal forming
• Proven ability to drive improvements in operational metrics, including on-time delivery, quality, and efficiency
• Experience optimizing manufacturing processes and workflow efficiency
• Background in companies with less than $100M in revenue
• Strong leadership in operational strategy and performance improvement

THE PROCESS

• Looking at Competitors in the Area: This was key in identifying a candidate with the right experience. Focusing on the Milwaukee area, we found a candidate who lived just 15 minutes away from Bryant's location and had the exact product expertise in CNC and metal forming, with a background in automation components.

• Above and Beyond: We made sure to cover every avenue of contact to ensure the candidate was fully aware of the opportunity. We kept the candidate updated throughout the process and clearly outlined the next steps, maintaining continuous communication to align expectations.

OUR THOUGHTS ON THE SEARCH

"The hired candidate was an excellent fit for the role. Not only did they live in close proximity to Bryant Products, but they also had extensive experience in metal forming, CNC machining, and automation components, as well as a proven track record of improving manufacturing metrics like On-Time Delivery, quality, and efficiency."

-Aaron Griffin, Senior Associate

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