Beyond the Brief: Appointing a CHRO for a Promoter-Led Manufacturing FirmHow we helped a growing manufacturing business appoint its first transformational HR leader and build the people’s foundations for its next phase of growth. Request a callbackDelivering Great Outcomes0months from mandate to joining 0 +HR leaders mapped0candidates shortlisted About the ClientThe client is a promoter-led consumer manufacturing organisation with a legacy of two decades and operations across Eastern and Northern parts of India. As the business expanded, the leadership team recognised the need for a strong Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to strengthen the organisation’s people practices, bring greater structure and prepare the organisation for scale. The ChallengeMultiple factors made this search highly complex. Workforce Stability at ScaleA leader required who could build effective employee relations practices with over 300 people across three manufacturing facilities.Low Brand Awareness Limited brand visibility of the organisation in the market, making it difficult to attract senior talent. Limited Performance Management Structures The mandate required the hire to introduce a structured performance evaluation framework in a growing firm, with clearly defined KRAs and KPIs.The Right Leadership Fit A balance of strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational expertise required. Looking Beyond the Job DescriptionWe looked beyond the job description to identify the qualities that would not only drive success in this role, but enable long-term fit.The Brief Asked ForSenior HR leader Background in Manufacturing Workforce and employee relations managementExpertise in performance management What Success Actually RequiredInfluence across both the boardroom and the shop floorPeople practices to support future growth Managing sensitive workforce dynamicsEmbedding structure without disrupting entrepreneurial culture How Michael Page HelpedWe focused on identifying leaders who could build capability, not just manage HR operations.1Mapped 90 HR leaders across the manufacturing sector.2Screened 50 candidates based on technical expertise, and their ability to build systems and drive transformation with founder-led organisations.3Shortlisted 17 strong candidates and presented to the client. 4Acted as a strategic advisor throughout the search and helped refine the assessment criteria. The ResultWithin 6 months, Michael Page successfully appointed a CHRO who went on to establish foundational HR policies, implement a structured Performance Management System, and strengthen accountability and performance culture across the business. I need to hireWe’re ready to help. Complete the form below and one of our specialists will be in touch.If you are looking for a job, visit the candidates section.Thank you for submitting the formDesktop skeletonTablet skeletonMobile skeletonThis text is added to make the div non-empty for escaping empty div filters.
