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Director of Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Director of Manufacturing to join an innovation-driven organization in the packaging / plastics manufacturing industry, where leadership is investing heavily in operational scaling, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth opportunities. This role will have the opportunity to lead a transformational multi-site manufacturing organization positioned for aggressive medical manufacturing growth and clean room expansion. The ideal candidate […]
Confidential VP of Sales
A search for a VP of Sales with a well-established, financially strong chemical manufacturer has now launched! Here's why this one is worth a conversation: • Executive-level impact from day one — You'll partner directly with ownership to shape commercial strategy and drive the next major phase of growth, with significant autonomy and unlimited earning potential. • […]
Director of Marketing
A chance to step in as the first Marketing Director and build a function from the ground up within a growing, PE-backed company in the Distribution / Industrial Services space. This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner directly with the CEO, shaping strategy while also rolling up your sleeves to execute. If you […]
Confidential VP of Sales
An exciting opportunity is available for a VP of Sales to join a PE-backed coating manufacturing company with strong year-over-year growth and a clear runway to win in the market. This role will own and drive new business growth — hunting and closing large strategic deals, building high-performance sales teams, and shaping the commercial strategy […]
Plant Director, Assumption Operations
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Plant Manager to join a fast-paced Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer to lead productivity, quality, and safety to new heights. This is a clear path to accelerate your career toward a VP or multi-site leadership role within a high-growth, private equity-backed organization. The ideal candidate will: Lead meaningful transformation—drive […]
Regional Managing Director – South East
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Regional Managing Director (SE) to lead a high-growth, multi-site Packaging and Containers Manufacturing business within a global organization investing heavily in U.S. expansion. This is your chance to own a ~$70M+ region, drive commercial growth, and step into a true GM role with full P&L responsibility and strong executive […]
Confidential Plant Director
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Plant Director to step into a high-impact role within a people-first organization in the specialty chemicals space. This is your chance to lead a mission-critical plant turnaround, drive immediate results across safety and performance, and take ownership of a 100+ employee operation with strong investment and executive visibility. The ideal candidate […]
VP of M&A
An exciting opportunity is available for a VP of M&A to join a North American platform of engineered flow control companies backed by investors and actively expanding through acquisition. This role will lead the company’s M&A sourcing efforts — building relationships with founders, identifying acquisition opportunities, and helping drive the company’s next phase of growth. The right […]
Confidential Director of Product and Process Technology
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Director of Product and Process Technology to join a passionate Functional Foods and Ingredients company dedicated to health and wellness. This if your chance to join a high-growth, PE-backed innovator where you’ll shape the future of advanced powder processing technology, build a newly restructured tech function, and contribute directly to a fast-paced 2–3-year value-creation strategy with […]
Confidential President
An exciting opportunity is available for a President to join a passionate, people-first chemical company recognized for its humility, creativity, and customer-focused culture. This role will lead the charge in chemical innovation — drive custom formulations, packaging, R&D breakthroughs, and identify commercial opportunities that accelerate revenue growth. The ideal candidate will: Have experience in private-label/custom chemical manufacturing, ISO 9001 operations, formulation, batching, and full […]
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Simon Medley
CEO, Loparex