
With over 25 years’ experience working across manufacturing, we understand how every department fits together — and how executive and senior leadership roles sit above that, guiding and managing the whole operation.
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To find the right leader, you have to understand the process. How production, engineering, quality, supply chain and people all interact. Where the pressure points are. What happens when something goes wrong — and what strong leadership looks like when it does.
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That depth of understanding only comes from time spent in the sector. It allows us to look beyond job titles and CVs, and focus on what really matters: how someone leads, how they make decisions, and how they’ll influence the business long term.
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At this level, recruitment has to be handled with respect, integrity and complete confidentiality. Very often, clients and candidates overlap — and those conversations are managed professionally, discreetly and with care at all times.
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We work exclusively on permanent senior and executive roles within manufacturing across Wales and the South West. These are important decisions, and we treat them as such — taking the time to get them right, for everyone involved.
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Executive recruitment isn’t about filling a role. It’s about understanding the whole picture and choosing the right person to lead it.
And that’s how we approach it.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Job Titles we tend to place within the
Senior Management Sector
Managing Director
Operations Director
Operations Manager
Technical Director
Technical Manager
Plant Manager
General Manager
Head of Quality
Supply Chain Manager
HR Manager/Director
Engineering Manager
Commercial Manager/Director
Purchasing Manager
Procurement Director
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Haystack Selection handled the process professionally and with the right level of discretion.
They took the time to properly understand the business and the leadership team before shortlisting.
Three candidates were put forward and, honestly, I could have offered the role to any of them.
I would use them again without hesitation.”​
Managing Director
“Haystack Selection took a headhunting approach, which made a real difference at senior level.
Meetings were handled offsite due to confidentiality, and the whole process ran smoothly from start to finish.
A trusted partner I’d be more than happy to work with again.”
Owner
