Interim CEO for Manufacturing Company

Nextt & Mason AB; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextt & Mason AB in Denmark is seeking a decisive and hands-on leader to oversee production management and optimize supply chain operations. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, operational efficiency, and strategic expertise to drive growth and prepare the company for future ownership transitions. The ideal candidate will lead by example, ensuring accountability and motivation within their teams while collaborating closely with the Board to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management with a focus on project-based sales.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a motivational and communicative style.
• Ability to engage and inspire teams while driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient production and on-time project deliveries.
• Drive operational and financial optimization across production and supply chain.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors on strategic execution and reporting.

Skills

Production management

Supply chain operations

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Job description

Our client is a Danish manufacturing company specializing in process equipment sold globally, primarily through project-based sales. The company has subsidiaries, sister companies, and distributors in several countries.

The company is experiencing significant growth and is in urgent need of strong and decisive leadership to stabilize and scale production and the supply chain to meet the growing customer demand. In parallel, concrete initiatives must be launched during 2022 to optimize operations and significantly strengthen supply chain efficiency.

The Role

We are looking for a hands‑on leader with a strong background in production management and preferably experience in supply chain operations. The right candidate leads by example and creates alignment and engagement across the organization.

Initially, the role requires visible, operational leadership with a sharp focus on execution, structure, and prioritization.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient production and on‑time project deliveries
• Drive operational and financial optimization across production and supply chain
• Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors on strategic execution and reporting
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support large‑scale project sales
• Lead organizational alignment and change management
• Prepare the company for a potential sale within a foreseeable timeframe
• Opportunity for Management Buy-In (MBI) for the right candidate (not required)

Due to the hands‑on nature of the assignment,

on‑site presence in Zealand

is preferred.

Leadership Profile

You are a decisive, motivational, and communicative leader who can balance control and empowerment, ensuring structure while inspiring your teams.

You

• Set clear goals and communicate with transparency
• Engage and motivate employees through trust and presence
• Combine strategic thinking with strong executional drive
• Build a culture of accountability and collaboration

This is a high‑impact role for a leader who can translate strategy into action and lead a growing organization through change, performance, and preparation for future ownership transitions.