Manufacturing Recruiters

Our Approach to Manufacturing Executive Search

As a leading executive search firm for the manufacturing industry, we offer bespoke recruitment services to fill the staffing needs of companies across multiple sectors. Our executive recruiters tailor our services to help companies achieve their operational and financial goals.

To do this, our manufacturing experts first meet with the client, the company’s human resource team, and relevant stakeholders to create a candidate profile that will guide us during the search. We also discuss our strategy and ensure it is aligned with the company’s priorities and long-term goals.

With this profile in hand, our recruiters begin sourcing the best talent available. Our team utilizes both traditional recruitment methods and our global network to reach the most qualified and diverse candidates who meet the search parameters.

All potential candidates then undergo a rigorous assessment process that focuses not only on their technical qualifications but also on their work ethic, personality, leadership style, and culture fit. Our assessment process includes extensive background and criminal checks, reference checks, skill-based competency testing, and behavioral and personality assessments.

What sets our approach apart is our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in the search process, ensuring equitable opportunities for candidates regardless of gender, age, race, or background.

Successful candidates who pass the assessments will be shortlisted and presented to our client, who will conduct final interviews to select who will join their team. Keller also offers onboarding support services and oversees the negotiation process to ensure the new hire integrates seamlessly into the existing workforce.

Behind Our Recruitment Process

Our tailored manufacturing recruiting approach is a product of our commitment to making the best placements. In the early days, however, our recruiters utilized a generic approach to source candidates. This one-size-fits-all approach did not take into account the intricate factors that affect the success of placements, including work ethics and leadership styles.

To improve client outcomes, we heavily invested in developing a tailored approach that would ensure each candidate we placed would thrive in their role. The final product has allowed us to create and maintain a long-standing reputation for quality and reliability.

It has also allowed us to foster strong relationships with our clients by ensuring that our new methodology takes into account organizational dynamics and the nuances of recruiting for the manufacturing industry.

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Some Areas We Specialize In

Keller is experienced in filling senior-level manufacturing jobs for private equity firms and small, medium, and large-size companies across various industries within manufacturing. Our recruiters have professional and academic qualifications earned from reputable institutions, including degrees in fields like Management, Industrial, Engineering, or Political Science, as well as certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and Master Black Belt.

These, coupled with their first-hand experience in placing candidates in manufacturing positions, ensure our clients only receive the best service possible.

The industries we typically support include, but are not limited to:

• Computer & Electronic Products
• Motor Vehicle Parts
• Machinery Products
• Apparel Products
• Rubber Products
• Fabricated Metal Products
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Consumer Goods
• Industrial Goods
• Engineering
• Oil, Gas & Energy
• Petroleum & Coal Products
• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices

Examples of Roles We Recruit For in The Manufacturing Industry

As one of the leading manufacturing executive recruiters, Keller leverages deep industry insights and a vast global network built over decades to source and attract exceptional candidates. Our team regularly secures high-caliber manufacturing talent who demonstrate the ability to improve operational efficiency, foster continuous improvement, and align multi-site strategies with demanding global markets. Because many manufacturing companies are shifting their focus to digital and organizational transformation, we also place talents with a proven track record of operational excellence and specialists who can deliver measurable, data-backed gains.

Our talent solutions extend deeply into engineering and technical talent. Keller’s hiring process can identify and attract qualified candidates for any key role within manufacturing operations functions. At the top of the organization, we have C-suite leaders, directors, and vice presidents. We also routinely source manufacturing engineers, process and automation engineers, maintenance and reliability leaders, end-to-end supply chain leadership, and other functional specialists.

Part of what sets our recruitment process apart is our commitment to only presenting the best job seekers to hiring managers. Our team combines deep industry knowledge, an extensive network, evidence-based assessment tools, and thorough vetting of communication skills and leadership style to meet any hiring need a manufacturing client presents without limiting our search to a predetermined list of job titles. This methodology, refined through decades of hands-on experience, allows our professional manufacturing recruiters to maintain the flexibility to secure the most qualified candidates who can drive significant improvements and foster innovation for our clients.

Why Choose Keller as your Manufacturing Recruiting Partner?

At Keller, we don’t just fill vacancies – we form partnerships. We invest time in fully understanding your organization’s unique business needs and candidate requirements to ensure we deliver the right fit. Additionally, each manufacturing recruiter on our team works with speed, industry knowledge, and expertise to meet your search needs in the shortest possible time.

Our unique approach to executive search offers superior results to those gained through standard industry practices. Keller further sets itself apart from other executive search firms by committing to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of the industry. By staying current with emerging trends and practices, we ensure that our clients are provided the most effective, efficient, and innovative recruitment solutions available.

Our Promise – The Right Hire

We see each client relationship as a partnership, and we understand that our success lies in their success. Therefore, each search we perform is conducted with the utmost discretion, handling all sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.

Apart from our commitment to discretion, we also hold to a high quality standard. As such, we promise never to rush any search to fill open positions. Instead, we diligently review all potential candidates to find the perfect fit.

Keller has the utmost confidence in our approach. To demonstrate our passion for delivering exceptional results, we offer a 210-day replacement program with every placement we make. If the selected candidate leaves or can no longer perform their duties within the first seven months, we will redo the search at no additional cost to our clients.

Are you ready to take your manufacturing operations to the next level? Partner with Keller today and unlock access to high-value executive search services. Contact us and let us assist you in filling top-level positions and turning challenges into opportunities for success.