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Manufacturing Trends

2023 was a year like no other both in recruitment and manufacturing. We’ve all had to dig deep and become resilient in the face of unprecedented economic, global, and talent challenges. Let's look back at the year and what we can expect from 2024.

In the dynamic landscape of job seeking, effective communication stands as the cornerstone for success. Whether you are a candidate navigating the challenging path of job hunting or a recruiter in the manufacturing industry, fostering clear and open lines of communication is paramount.

A constantly evolving Agile manufacturing market needs a flexible recruiting solution.

Recruitment process outsourcing

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) has become increasingly popular in the manufacturing industry in recent years. With the competitive nature of the industry and the growing demand for skilled workers, many companies are turning to RPO as a solution to their recruitment needs.

Adapting to Supply Chain Evolution

Supply chains are undergoing constant change, driven by technological advancements, sustainability demands, and geopolitical shifts. Staying informed about recent updates is crucial for businesses to maintain agility and resilience.

How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Drive Business Results

According to Forbes, employees who feel listened to show a 64% longer commitment to tasks. And that’s just for starters. There is a unique, quick, and inexpensive tool in our toolbox at YTT called Ntrinsx. We are certified facilitators of Ntrinsx, and we use it with companies nationwide to help them and their team learn the intrinsic values of themselves and their coworkers in LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. Ntrinsx helps us to be more socially and emotionally intelligent in the workplace.

Our clients that have levered Ntrinsx say:

Their work processes have shown improvement over the 12 months
Our employees report feeling more respected and more connected to the vision/strategy/mission
Our employee satisfaction scores are up significantly

You and 3 of your team members can take the assessment for FREE by going to https://www.ntrinsx.info/trial and entering the promo code: 71836

More details about the tool, its outcomes and testimonials from our clients can be found here

More details about the tool, outcomes and testimonials

Candidate Spotlight

Oftentimes, we encounter a fantastic candidate, that we just don’t have the right opportunity for, maybe due to location, career path, or something else. But because they are a gem, and have a lot to offer their next employer, we like to put them in the spotlight. Here is a little bit about our most recent MPC (Most Placeable Candidate):

This Candidate

15 years in manufacturing
MBA in Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Apollo Root Cause Analysis Certification
Open to relocation ANYWHERE in the U.S.
Global and multi-site operations leadership experience for the last 10 years
Saved $400K by reducing shrinkage from 5.0% to 0.3%; conducting a thorough analysis of financial loss contributors and KPIs; implementing new standards using existing ERP, resulting in steady inventory control and sales efficiency.
Achieved $160M of revenue across the USA, Europe, and Asia while expertly managing production and manufacturing operations for hazardous chemicals across 200+ finished products throughout the petrochemical industry.
Achieved $1M in cost improvements by aligning the company with long-term objectives for future growth and spearheaded a complex divestiture of assets and intellectual property.
Reduced production time by 20% and saved $100k in annual savings by leading the re-engineering of a 20K2ft GMP, SQF2-certified facility and applying automation and Lean principles.
Improved on-time delivery, and optimized logistics leading to a 12% increase in volume and a 7% increase in EBITDA while reducing freight costs by 15%.
Secured $150K in P&L savings by evaluating sales and marketing goals and focusing on high-margin products.
Improved cash-on-hand by consolidating $1.2M of inventory; consequently, eliminated quality-hold product from 150K pounds to 0, and improved first-pass rate to 99%.

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Who Specifically is Your Talent Team

Since you’re receiving our inaugural newsletter, it is our hope that you already know who we are and what we do. That may not entirely be the case. Before we jump right into knowledge sharing and important updates and trends, please allow us to tell you briefly about us.

We have spent years successfully supporting some of the biggest names in manufacturing, as well as small to mid-sized manufacturers and even start-ups. As we move into the middle of Q2 2024, we know our clients will continue to strive towards operational excellence and will need high-level candidates in HR, Engineering, Management, and Continuous Improvement/ Lean/ Six Sigma. This is where we shine! We work mainly to support manufacturing and those industries that support manufacturing.

Are those the only candidates and roles we work on, absolutely not, but we have built out quite a specialty for it, and have built a diverse database of highly skilled specialists in these areas.

Not all things are equal in the world of talent acquisition, recruiting, and staffing. For that reason, Your Talent Team offers direct hire, temporary and temp-to-hire, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) solutions. You can learn more about our flexible hiring solutions here.