Executive Search For The Manufacturing and Industrial Sector

Novo has helped industrial and manufacturing companies identify and recruit executive talent and the leaders they need to succeed. With talent more critical than ever, our experts understand the unique leadership development challenges of this diverse business sector.

Companies across the industrial and manufacturing sector have historically concentrated on making their formidable physical assets the basis of competitive advantage. Today, however, leading industrial companies increasingly recognize that the quality of their leadership talent will make the real competitive difference in a world of globalization, rapidly emerging markets, off-shoring, outsourcing, and far-flung supply chains.

These companies want innovative global leaders who possess the strategic, operating, and financial skills required to win in this complex environment. They want commercially-focused managers who can develop distinctive value-added solutions. Above all, they want leaders who have the ability to make both an immediate impact and a long-term contribution.

Our industrial team combines unparalleled search resources with a deeply consultative approach. Working closely with clients in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, we can develop the ideal candidate profile against their unique competitive challenges, business objectives and leadership culture. We have deep vertical experience in every industry sector and specialty area and serve every region across the globe, including emerging markets such as China, Russia, India, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

To discuss your Manufacturing and Industrial Sector executive recruitment requirements further please contact

Dale Perrett: email

Testimonials

 

Thank you very much for your involvement in identifying our new Product Development Director and managing a very smooth process. This was a significant recruitment process for our business, and I am very pleased with how it has gone from start to finish.

Animalcare

 

Novo supported us with carefully selected executive and non-executive search campaigns; all three roles were successfully filled. Thank you.

Central Bedfordshire Council

Novo was a real pleasure to deal with and impressed me with their professional, friendly manner and made my recruitment process smooth and problem free.

Melton Renewable Energy

 

We have worked with Novo Executive Search before on several challenging pieces of recruitment. Novo has provided an excellent quality of service which has led to a successful appointment on each occasion.

Glide Pharma

In a challenging and competitive market, I have been impressed by the level of service and communication provided by the team at Novo. I would have no hesitation in recommending using the services again as we continue to grow and expand.

WSP Buildings

Managing Director EMEA
Salary: Highly Competitive Package + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a global Tier 1 supplier of automotive products and accessories serving both private and commercial vehicle markets. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus, the business is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth and transformation across its EMEA operations.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Manufacturing
  • England, United Kingdom
Job Ref No: MD RM 11/25
Date Added: 13-11-2025
Head of Sales
Salary: excellent package

Our client is a privately owned, global market leader in capital equipment and structural support solutions, supplying into a range of industries including chemicals, energy, life sciences, mining, data centres, oil & gas, advanced manufacturing, marine, utilities, MEP, and OEM.…

  • Sales/Business Development
  • Engineering Manufacturing
  • CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA
Job Ref No: HofS IH 11/25
Date Added: 06-11-2025
Head of Operations (Chemical Manufacturing)
Salary: £80,000

We are seeking a strategic Commercially focused Head of Operations to lead a growing COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing business based in the South Yorkshire. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing tendering, contracts, client management, site operations and driving business-wide improvements, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.…

  • Manager/Team Leader Operations
  • Engineering Manufacturing
  • South Yorkshire
Job Ref No: HOfO WG 10/25
Date Added: 21-10-2025
Head of Procurement (Food & Beverages Manufacturing)
Salary: Competitive Base + Package

The business is looking to recruit a suitably experienced Procurement Director, to get involved with leading purchasing and supply chain matters, as well as respective team members.…

  • Procurement/Supply Chain
  • Consumer Products and FMCG Manufacturing
  • North West England
Job Ref No: HofP GW 10/25
Date Added: 21-10-2025
UK Country Managing Director
Salary: Six figure salary plus executive package

Our client is a manufacturer of logistics solutions supplied across multiple sectors. Their innovative and durable solutions enable businesses to move, handle, and distribute goods swiftly, safely, and securely.

The incoming UK Country Managing Director will hold full UK P&L responsibility, driving commercial performance, operational efficiency and long-term growth. This individual will be expected to strengthen existing customer relationships whilst unlocking new routes to market, ensuring the UK becomes a strategic growth hub for the Group.…

  • CEO/MD Sales/Business Development Strategy/Planning
  • Manufacturing
  • West Midlands Region
Job Ref No: MD JW 10/25
Date Added: 21-10-2025

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