About SEC
Search • Engage • Connect
Specialized Executive Search for Manufacturing Companies
Who We Are
Specialized
Executive Search
At SEC, we are Specialized Executive Consultants, a white-glove executive search partner focused on manufacturing and private equity–backed companies. We deliver executives, functional leaders, and high-level individual contributors who drive innovation and results with precision, discretion, and proven success. Our relentless focus is helping industry leaders secure the talent that drives lasting growth and transformation.
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The Team
Meet The Team Behind SEC
30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
We combine boutique, high-touch service with deep expertise in manufacturing leadership.
Manufacturing specialist, delivering innovative hiring solutions.
Our Story & Values
SEC was founded to bring a sharper, more specialized approach to executive search for manufacturing. Our relentless focus is helping clients secure leaders who drive innovation and results.
Ownership
We act as true partners, invested in every outcome.
Precision
Every search is executed with discipline and detail.
Discretion
Trust and confidentiality are at the core of what we do.
Relentless Execution
We never stop until the right leader is secured.
Who We Serve
From startups to Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between. SEC partners with organizations that design and manufacture complex products in heavily regulated industries and high-volume manufacturing environments. We also work extensively with private equity backed portfolio companies, helping them build leadership and functional teams that drive growth and transformation.
Industries We Support
Roles Across the Lifecycle
Recruiting talent in every critical function
Our Reach
We connect top talent with industry hubs across the Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, South-Central, and West.
Our Process
From Talent Discovery to Lasting Partnerships
Search
We identify top-tier talent through direct headhunting and deep industry expertise.
Engage
We build trusted relationships and ensure alignment between client and candidate.
Connect
We deliver lasting placements that strengthen leadership teams and fuel growth.
Why SEC
We combine boutique, high-touch service with deep manufacturing expertise. Our proven approach consistently delivers hard-to-find talent for critical, confidential searches.
Boutique Partnership
A high-touch, personalized approach where every client engagement is handled with care, confidentiality, and precision.
Manufacturing Expertise
Our team brings specialized knowledge of manufacturing, enabling us to deliver talent solutions that align seamlessly with complex industry needs.
Proven Track Record
A strong history of delivering hard-to-find talent for critical and confidential searches.
Confidentiality & Precision
Every search is managed with discretion and accuracy, securing the right leaders without compromising trust.
Trusted by
Industry Leaders
SEC delivered exactly what we needed fast, discreet, and professional. Their ability to understand our business made the search seamless and effective.
Working with SEC felt like having a true partner. Their expertise, discretion, and precision ensured we found the right executive without losing valuable time.
SEC delivered exactly what we needed fast, discreet, and professional. Their ability to understand our business made the search seamless and effective.
Manufacturing Leaders?
Manufacturing Leaders?