Executive Search and Recruitment for Packaging Organizations

Empowering packaging organizations through strategic talent acquisition.

Waterford Global Inc. specializes in recruiting mid-to-senior level professionals, both in North America and internationally.

Types of Professionals We Recruit

We recruit business professionals at all levels, including (but not limited to) the following:

  • Executive Leadership and Board Members, including CEOs, COOs, CFO’s, Presidents, Vice Presidents of Manufacturing, Operations and Commercial Strategy, and Board Members with expertise across flexible packaging, rigid packaging, paperboard, corrugated packaging and specialty packaging markets.
  • Commercial and Supply Chain Leadership, including Packaging Sales and Key Account Directors, Business Development Leaders, Procurement Directors for Resin, Paperboard and Substrate, and Supply Chain and Logistics Leaders.
  • Corporate Functions Leadership, including Finance, Human Resources, Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance and IT Leaders supporting packaging manufacturing operations.
  • Plant Management, Manufacturing and Operational Leadership, including Plant Managers, Converting Operations Leaders, Extrusion and Moulding Managers, Printing and Lamination Managers, Production Directors, and Continuous Improvement and Maintenance Leaders.
  • Packaging Engineering, Innovation and Technical Specialists, including Packaging Development Engineers, Materials Scientists, Polymer and Film Specialists, Structural Packaging Designers, Process Engineers, Automation Specialists, and Quality Assurance and Food Contact Compliance Leaders.

Packaging Organizations We Support

We support converters and other organizations serving end-user markets such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, and Consumer Goods. Our executive search and recruitment expertise spans six areas of the packaging industry, shown below:

Positions We Fill

Behind every efficient packaging operation is a team equipped to deliver.

A Search Partner You Can Trust

Waterford Global Inc. is a Canadian-headquartered, international executive search firm that helps packaging organizations build high-performing teams by identifying, attracting, and securing exceptional talent across the packaging value chain.

  • Over 30 years of experience across the packaging ecosystem
  • Specialized expertise in packaging, automation, and manufacturing
  • North American and international search capabilities
  • Access to passive and hard-to-recruit packaging professionals and executives

Our Services

  • Retained Search and Recruitment
  • Talent Mapping
  • Candidate Assessment
  • Interim Placements
How Can We Help You?

Contact our CEO, Karen Swystun, or submit a business inquiry online.

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