Production Manager Recruitment Agency — Germany & DACH
Specialist production manager recruitment agency in Germany
Nigel Wright Group is a trusted executive recruiter with proven experience in production recruitment across Germany and the wider DACH region. As a specialist in the consumer products manufacturing sector, we support businesses in finding skilled professionals who can lead and strengthen their production teams. Our recruitment services are built on a deep understanding of production processes, industry challenges, and the skills needed to meet operational and strategic goals.
We work closely with clients to identify candidates who bring the right mix of technical knowledge, project management experience, and communication skills. Whether hiring for full-time roles or interim positions, our consultants ensure every placement fits seamlessly into the wider management team and supports long-term performance. From production managers and other senior management roles to technical specialists, we help companies find the perfect match for their unique business needs.
As a production manager recruitment agency, we understand the importance of hiring individuals who can drive improvements, manage raw materials efficiently, and meet demanding production targets. Our recruitment process is tailored to evaluate candidates’ ability to continuously improve systems, contribute to team performance, and align with company culture.
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Client success stories
Nigel Wright Group has earned a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner for production and operations roles in Germany, helping businesses of all sizes find the senior-level professionals they need to optimise performance and manage complexity across manufacturing environments. From family-owned companies and specialist producers to global consumer brands and industrial manufacturers, our clients value our market insight, tailored approach, and ability to identify individuals who deliver impact from day one.
Our production recruitment expertise spans diverse sectors—including food and beverage, personal care, pharma, industrial machinery, and hygiene services—and covers the full range of plant leadership, operations, and continuous improvement roles. Each project is led by consultants who combine deep industry knowledge with access to high-quality talent pools across Germany and Europe.
Allos Hof-Manufaktur
In the food production industry, we have partnered with several well-known businesses to support site-level and national operational excellence. We placed a Plant Manager at Allos Hof-Manufaktur, a leading organic and natural food manufacturer. The successful candidate brought strategic thinking and hands-on experience to a complex production setup focused on sustainability and product innovation.
Dawn Foods
Our collaboration with Dawn Foods, a global bakery ingredients supplier, led to another Plant Manager placement. Here, the focus was on leading plant modernisation efforts, introducing efficiency gains, and ensuring alignment with global quality and safety standards.
Großekathöfer Convenience Food
Similarly, we supported Großekathöfer Convenience Food by appointing an Operations Director, a key hire tasked with overseeing the company’s end-to-end production, workforce management, and automation strategy.
Royal Greenland
At Royal Greenland, we helped appoint a Factory Manager for its German operations in Cuxhaven. This strategic role required knowledge of seafood processing, cold chain logistics, and regulatory compliance, as well as the leadership to guide multi-cultural teams through high-volume seasonal production cycles.
Carlsberg
We’ve also delivered on critical recruitment mandates in the beverages sector. At Carlsberg, we placed a Brewery Director, a prestigious appointment for one of Germany’s best-known brewing operations. The successful candidate combined technical brewing expertise with operational leadership and a proven track record in lean manufacturing. This placement illustrates our ability to source high-impact leaders who uphold product heritage while driving future-oriented change.
CWS Hygiene
In the hygiene and personal care industries, our recruitment work reflects the growing importance of cross-functional leadership. At CWS Hygiene, we filled the position of Chief Operating Officer, a senior role overseeing regional production and distribution centres. The individual appointed had extensive experience leading transformation projects across manufacturing and logistics environments and played a central role in standardising processes while improving output across multiple sites.
Weleda
Likewise, Weleda, a company renowned for its commitment to sustainable and natural healthcare, partnered with us to recruit a Head of Pharma Operations. This appointment involved leading pharmaceutical-grade production with strict adherence to regulatory requirements, GMP standards, and continuous improvement. Our ability to navigate the nuances of regulated environments, while also addressing corporate sustainability goals, was key to the success of this project.
Birkenstock
In the consumer durables and footwear sectors, we’ve supported production excellence at household names such as Birkenstock, where we placed a Production Manager. This role required overseeing manufacturing for one of Germany’s most iconic brands, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, quality control, and ERP integration.
Symrise
Our experience also extends into the chemicals and flavour industry. For Symrise, we appointed a Meat Technologist, a role situated at the interface of production, R&D, and customer application. It required deep technical understanding of meat-based products and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop new formulations aligned with consumer trends.
Metsä Tissue
We have also successfully completed several interim assignments, particularly in sectors undergoing rapid change or transformation. At Metsä Tissue, we placed an Interim Head of Production, brought in to stabilise operations and deliver efficiency improvements.
Fresh Solutions
Similarly, at Fresh Solutions, we delivered an Interim Head of Operations and Supply Chain, who helped guide the company through a period of strategic change and operational reorganisation.
TII Group
Heavy industrial manufacturing has also been an important part of our production recruitment activity. We have supported KAMAG Transporttechnik and Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik, both part of the TII Group, with the appointment of Interim Heads of Steel Construction. These senior-level interim professionals ensured project continuity during a period of organisational restructuring, combining engineering know-how with strong leadership.
Bazaar Group
Our recruitment projects in Germany have also included growing mid-sized businesses in the consumer and industrial segments. For Bazaar Group, a company expanding its footprint in Europe, we recruited an Operations Manager Germany, a key hire to establish and run its German-based production and warehousing site. The role required a blend of entrepreneurial drive, team management, and logistical oversight.
TEVEO
At TEVEO, we appointed an Operations Manager who helped implement new processes and structures to meet increased product demand while maintaining quality and flexibility.
Jazwares
Similarly, at Jazwares, we executed a confidential search for a Senior Operations Manager. The candidate we appointed had strong experience scaling production in high-growth, consumer-led businesses. This confidential project required discretion, sector insight, and the ability to manage a multi-stage international search process.
Pro Projekte
At Pro Projekte, we also placed a Head of Operational Excellence. This role was focused on driving lean and six sigma initiatives across production, working closely with site leadership and central functions to deliver productivity gains and enhance process maturity.
Candidates who make a difference
Across all these examples, Nigel Wright Group’s value lies in our ability to identify operational leaders who understand the evolving requirements of modern manufacturing, from digitalisation and automation to sustainability and quality assurance. Whether it’s interim leadership during a transition, a senior permanent hire for long-term growth, or a specialist role at the interface of operations and innovation, our consultants deliver candidates who make a difference.
We partner closely with our clients to understand their unique production set-up, strategic priorities, and cultural context. This allows us to engage with the right candidates, those who combine hands-on operational knowledge with the leadership capabilities to inspire teams and improve performance. Our success in Germany is rooted in our deep market knowledge, multilingual capability, and proven recruitment methodology, ensuring we continue to add value to companies across all stages of the production lifecycle.
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