Operations and supply chain leaders who drive performance
We place COOs, plant directors, and Director, VP, and C-suite operations leaders across Manufacturing, Trades, Transportation, and Fleet Management for organizations from 20 to 2,000 employees.
Our Focus
Manufacturing Executive Search
Operations-driven organizations need executives who can balance cost efficiency, safety, quality, and workforce management at scale. These are not skills that translate easily from other industries, which makes the recruiting challenge uniquely difficult without deep sector connections.
Our consultants have spent years building relationships with operations and supply chain executives across Manufacturing, Trades, Transportation, and Fleet Management, placing leadership for companies from 20 to 2,000 employees. We know the top performers and can reach candidates who are not actively looking.
Roles We Typically Fill
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- VP of Manufacturing
- VP of Supply Chain
- Plant Director / Plant Manager
- VP of Engineering
- Director of Operations
- General Manager
Operations Network
Decades of relationships with COOs, plant directors, and supply chain executives across industrial, food, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing.
Confidential Process
Every manufacturing search is handled with complete discretion, protecting both client and candidate throughout the engagement.
48-Hour Shortlist
Our proven manufacturing network delivers a qualified, pre-screened shortlist within 48 hours of search engagement kickoff.
Sectors
Manufacturing Sectors We Serve
Proven reach across industrial and production-focused organizations.
Industrial & Heavy Manufacturing
Steel, machinery, and industrial equipment companies placing operations and engineering executives with large-scale production experience.
Transportation & Fleet Management
Carriers, logistics providers, and fleet operators seeking COOs and operations leaders who streamline complex logistics networks.
Trades & Field Operations
Skilled trades and field-service organizations placing operations executives who manage distributed teams and multi-site delivery.
Food Service & Consumer Goods
Food Service operators and consumer product manufacturers placing GMs and operations executives with high-volume, high-compliance expertise.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before starting a manufacturing executive search.
What types of manufacturing companies do you recruit for?+
We work with industrial and heavy manufacturers, Food Service and consumer goods producers, Trades and field-service operators, and Transportation and Fleet Management organizations, including private equity-backed operations portfolio companies across the US.
What manufacturing executive roles do you typically fill?+
We place COOs, CEOs, Plant Directors, VPs of Manufacturing, VPs of Supply Chain, VPs of Engineering, Directors of Operations, and General Managers at both plant-level and enterprise-wide roles.
Do you specialize in PE-backed manufacturing companies?+
Yes. Private equity-backed manufacturers often need executives who can execute in high-performance, measurement-driven environments. We have deep experience placing leaders who thrive in those contexts, including candidates with acquisition, integration, and exit experience.
How quickly can you deliver a qualified manufacturing executive shortlist?+
Our manufacturing network delivers a qualified, pre-screened shortlist within 48 hours of search kickoff. Most senior operations roles close within a few weeks depending on role specificity and the offer process.
Get Started
Ready to find your next operations leader?
Confidential consultations available within 24 hours.