Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Catalyst Group is hiring a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on behalf of its client, a growing, high-precision manufacturing organization.

The client is looking for a hands-on CEO to build, professionalize, and scale a manufacturing startup with an established operational foundation. The CEO will lead manufacturing operations, commercial growth, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and executive team building while developing the existing manufacturing setup into a high-performance manufacturing organization and establishing a new factory.

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing

Reports To: Board of Directors

Location: Islamabad

Key Responsibilities

• Build and launch manufacturing operations, including the development of a new manufacturing facility.
• Develop and execute company strategy in partnership with the Board.
• Scale production capabilities and drive operational excellence.
• Develop government, institutional, and commercial business channels.
• Oversee quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage financial performance, P&L, and capital allocation.
• Build and lead the executive team, including key functional leadership.
• Establish a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years in high-end, technical, or advanced manufacturing.
• 3–4+ years in an executive leadership role, preferably as CEO, COO, or VP manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical engineering and manufacturing background.
• Experience setting up and scaling manufacturing facilities from setup through production.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, assembly, and operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Management expertise.
• P&L ownership, supply chain, and procurement experience.
• Experience building and leading senior leadership teams.

Highly Preferred

• Experience in defence, aerospace, automotive, heavy engineering, industrial equipment, or other high-precision manufacturing sectors.
• Experience with greenfield or brownfield manufacturing projects, including plant setup, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Exposure to ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or other internationally recognized quality management systems.
• Familiarity with CMM, SPC, metrology, and precision quality processes.
• Experience managing capital expenditure and manufacturing expansion projects.
• MBA or advanced degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or another relevant Engineering discipline.