Industry Insights

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Manufacturing is shifting from traditional assembly to Industry 4.0, requiring a new breed of leadership that understands automation, data analytics, and lean principles. The ideal manufacturing executive today must be a change agent, capable of optimizing complex supply chains and driving operational resilience in a volatile global market. Our recruitment experts search for leaders who can bridge the gap between technical operations and business profitability.

Industry Insights 2

Core Services

ZMG Ward Howell supports manufacturing companies through executive search focused on operations, supply chain, and plant leadership. We identify leaders who improve efficiency, resilience, and performance across production environments.

People

Executive Search

Tailored and effective solutions for your top-level talent acquisition needs.

Expert

Talent Management

Strategically optimize your workforce and ensuring long-term success and sustainability.

Graph

Research & Talent Intelligence

Data-driven insights on talent market trends to drive strategic decisions.

Your Business Partner for the Manufacturing Industry

ZMG Ward Howell partners with manufacturing companies to build leadership teams that strengthen productivity and operational resilience. Talk to us about leaders who drive efficiency and sustainable growth.

Arthur

Art Alejar

Director

Arthur A. Alejar oversees executive search for Infrastructure, Construction, Property Management, and Agro-Industrial sectors. His practical understanding of large-scale operations and technical leadership enables him to identify top talent that drives transformation. Arthur’s leadership ensures clients secure executives capable of navigating complex and evolving industries.

Mike Valentin

Mike Valentin

Associate Director

With a background in technical recruitment and executive search, Mike has delivered key leadership and specialist placements across industrial and operationally complex organizations, supported by a strong understanding of client needs and business context.

Our Specialized Group in Manufacturing

Industrial

Industrial and Infrastructure Industries

Specializes in the Manufacturing sector, connecting companies with leaders who enhance productivity, innovation, and operational excellence.

They also handle Infrastructure, Construction, and Agro-Industrial industries.

Other Specialized Groups at ZMG Ward Howell

Consumer

Consumer & Conglomerates

FMCG, Retail, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Utilities.

Emerging

Emerging Industries

Renewable Energy, IoT, and High-tech industries.

FMCG

FMCG and Pharmaceuticals

Commercial, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, and Supply Chain.

Technical

Technical, Industrial, and Energy Industries

Renewable Energy, Industrial, Engineering and Technical Operations.

Insurance

Insurance, Real Estate, and Service Industries

Insurance, Real Estate, Retail, and Service Industries.

Financial

Financial Services, Banking, Disruptive Technology, and Conglomerates

Banking, Financial Services, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Disruptive Technology.

IT

ICT, Cybersecurity, and Analytics

Information Technology, Telecommunications, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data, Cloud, and Analytics.