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Operations Recruiters
Offering a Superior Executive Search and Recruitment Experience for Companies in the Operations Industry
Operations Recruitment
As a leading retained executive search firm, we aim to help companies and organizations secure the right candidate in the dynamic operations industry. Our goal is to connect businesses with highly skilled professionals who are adept, efficient, and capable of giving the client a competitive edge in the market.
At Keller Executive Search, we boast a dedicated, efficient team of operations recruiters with extensive industry experience placing executive talent in senior leadership roles. As a valued member of NPAworldwide, our recruitment solutions are considered industry-leading. We specialize in pinpointing top-tier operations candidates for companies around the globe.
Operations Management Executive Recruitment Market
Operations leaders form the backbone of organizations, improving efficiency, overseeing areas such as supply chains, process improvement, manufacturing, and supporting digital transformation.
The COO, VP of Operations, SVP Supply Chain, Chief Procurement Officer, and Head of Manufacturing are all important leadership roles in operations management. The pay for senior operations management executives is usually between $200,000 and $500,000 for the VP/COO level.
Our Operations Management practice finds leaders who have both deep technical knowledge and strategic business sense. We do this by using a global network of candidates that we have built up over decades of functional specialization.
Successful Placements in Operations Management
Head of Manufacturing
Distribution Company
VP Operations
Energy Company
Chief Procurement Officer
Hospitality Group
COO
Aerospace Company
SVP Supply Chain
Pharmaceutical Conglomerate
Director of Facilities Management
Automotive Manufacturer
VP Process Improvement
Food Production Cooperative
Head of Quality Assurance
Consumer Goods Company
Chief Logistics Officer
Retail Startup
Our Recruitment Process
Our Services
Keller Executive Search is a well-known operations recruitment leader. Our industry expertise is wide, and we are reliable in selecting individuals who value productivity and creativity in operations management.
Our firm’s success is primarily due to our planned and comprehensive approach to operations recruitment. Apart from utilizing traditional recruitment channels, we also leverage the latest technology and our extensive pipeline of active and passive executive leaders, giving our clients access to professionals they may not have been able to reach otherwise.
Our Process
We begin our executive search and recruiting services by gaining an in-depth knowledge of your company, its practices, and its culture. This provides our recruitment team valuable insights that enable it to identify the experience, responsibilities, and leadersip requirmeents tied to the role. We conduct thorough market research and apply cutting-edge talent analytics to find the ideal candidate profile that meets current and future operational objectives. We also identify gaps that must be filled by comparing these criteria to current employees and team members.
We leverage our extensive network and cutting-edge application tracking systems to uncover qualified individuals throughout the recruitment process, even if they are not actively seeking new employment. Our strong industry ties allow us to interact with passive prospects, ensuring that we provide a diverse range of competent candidates.
As soon as prospective individuals are identified, our extensive assessment process begins. This includes detailed background, criminal, and reference checks. Our highly skilled recruiters leverage advanced psychometric testing to find operations team members and leaders who match the company culture.
We conclude our search process by providing our clients with a shortlist of top talent tailored to their unique needs.
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Our Expertise
A key factor that sets us apart from other executive search firms is our approach to recruitment. Our process is designed to take into account the complexities that affect the success of a hire, such as the demands of a role and the company’s operations leadership structure. Additionally, we tailor our search to each assignment.
We also consider the wider impact an appointment may have on operational performance, team structure, and the organization’s long-term objectives.
Some Areas We Specialize In
As a top operations recruiting agency, we specialize in finding qualified candidates for a wide range of industries. Some of the fields we find top operations talent for include, but are not limited to:
- 4PL/3PL
- Aerospace and Defense
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
- Cross-Docking
- eCommerce
- Energy and Utility
- Fashion
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Food and Beverage
- High Tech
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Oil and Gas
- Professional Services
- Transportation
- Warehousing and Distribution
Examples of Roles We Recruit For
As a premier executive search firm, we draw on more than two decades of experience in manufacturing recruitment and broader operational research to identify and secure top-tier talent across a broad range of operations roles, from positions on the plant floor to those in leadership and the boardroom.
Our operations recruitment team maintains a deep understanding of business processes, supply chain dynamics, and salary benchmarks across the sector. This understanding, coupled with our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, allows us to routinely source highly qualified candidates in roles such as Operations Director, Business Analyst, Office Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Director of Operations, Vice President, as well as C-suite positions including Chief Operating Officer (CEO/CFO/COO titles included).
These examples illustrate our extensive reach and do not limit the scope of operations positions we can fill.
Why Choose Us as Your Operations Executive Search Firm?
We are recognized as a leading executive recruiter for operations and manufacturing companies and are known for the exemplary services we provide. Keller Executive Search is also known for providing continued, unwavering support throughout the executive recruitment and hiring process.
Our commitment does not end with a successful hire. We provide ongoing support through onboarding and retention checkpoints to keep new operations professionals performing at peak performance and to drive innovation, quality, and cost savings long after placement.
We take pride in maintaining discretion for every assignment. We conduct each executive search process with the utmost discretion. Our experienced recruiters are committed to respecting the tightest confidentiality and privacy regulations for our clients. We use cutting-edge data security techniques and closely adhere to ethical standards, ensuring the confidentiality of candidate and customer information throughout the hiring process.
We offer a comprehensive replacement program to demonstrate our commitment to client satisfaction. If the chosen applicant does not work out for your organization or leaves within the first 365 days of employment, we can conduct a new search at no additional expense.
Contact us today to become a partner and schedule a consultation with one of our experts.
Client Testimonials
"Keller Executive Search's employment process is orderly and fast. They go above and beyond to ensure that the candidates' values align with our company's goals, in addition to possessing the essential competencies."
- Jacob F., VP of HR
"We had worked with several recruitment firms for years before finding Keller Executive Search as our long-term partner. Their recruiters provide more than just resumes; they also provide information that helps us make informed hiring decisions."
- Ava M., Head of Talent Acquisition
"Their recruiting team is unique in that they can find applicants that other agencies cannot. They have a significant market reach, and we are always certain that we are gaining access to the best people available."
- Charles E., Head of International Hiring
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Your Premier HR Partner
Tailored Excellence
Our dedicated senior consultants provide attention to detail at every stage of the search process, ensuring tailored results that exceed expectations
Nationwide / Global Talent Acquisition
Leveraging our extensive network, we identify and attract world-class leadership candidates from diverse backgrounds and locations
HR Advisory Services
We offer expert advice to optimize HR processes, boost efficiency, reduce workload, and increase employee retention and engagement.
Fast Turnaround time
Our consultants expedite searches, cutting time-to-hire while securing the best talent available.
Comprehensive Solutions
Beyond recruitment, we provide value-added services from organizational health to leadership development programs
Our Search Practices
We follow the highest industry standards when searching for talent for its clients.
Replacement Program
We contractually commit to replacing any hire that doesn't meet expectations.
Industry-Leading Assessments
We provide thorough evaluations, including personality insights, for shortlisted candidates.
Off-Limits Protection
We protect our clients' interests by marking their entire company workforce off-limits for our candidate sourcing. We prioritize your business excellence.
Dedicated Points of Contact
Every client has two points of contact. An account manager and a senior consultant This ensures fast & continued response
Unbiased Third-Party References
We conduct extensive background checks, covering credit, education, criminal, and employment history. We also perform security checks when needed.
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