Manufacturing Recruiters
Assembling the Workforce That Drives Manufacturing Excellence
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In Business For
20+ years
Manufacturing Positions Filled
500+ Roles
Connecting You With Manufacturing Talent That Drives Operational Excellence
Success for manufacturing companies starts with assembling the right team. Finding leaders skilled in advanced technologies such as automation and robotics has become increasingly challenging, often requiring companies to source talent from outside their industry. With decades of experience, we’ve cultivated deep relationships and developed a proven recruitment process to overcome these obstacles—connecting you with leaders who drive innovation, boost productivity, and elevate manufacturing performance.
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Manufacturing Recruiters
Recruiting Across Every Manufacturing Industry
From Food and Beverage Manufacturers like the Coca-Cola Company and Smithfield to Manufacturers like Kimberly-Clark, Cummins, and Yamaha-Motor, SCM Talent Group excels at sourcing and placing premiere Manufacturing Leaders across most every industry.
“SCM Talent Group has been a great help with recruiting one of the niche roles we had a hard time recruiting for a while. Their team carefully calibrated their search based on our company’s needs. In addition, they are very responsive for any questions or concerns. Thank you for all the help, we look forward to working with you again!”
“SCM Talent Group is my go-to recruitment team when I need to find top talent. They are incredibly professional and find all-star candidates lightning fast ensuring that the individuals placed are a great cultural fit. I can’t recommend SCM Talent Group enough!”
“During the entire process with SCM Talent Group, we felt they were open to listening and ensuring they were on the right path towards finding the right candidates for our open position. From the introductory call to communication during the process, we felt they were very accommodating and open to all our feedback. They were prompt and detailed with all candidate information and would assist in scheduling interviews in a timely manner. Their follow up after interviews was prompt, and we felt we could be transparent with them regarding candidate feedback.”
“Supply Chain is one of the few areas at Berlin where we utilize outside search. We originally had a partner that we were/are very happy with, but that firm was at capacity, so we needed some more help. SCM Talent Group was a known entity to one of our HR Business Partners, so we set up a meeting with their Founder and Managing Partner. Right from the beginning, I knew we had another rock-solid partner. SCM Talent Group’s staff have been in the Supply Chain space for a very long time, so it was very easy for them to understand exactly what we were looking for. Our hiring managers have a great relationship with Jordan West in particular, who has been a joy to work with not only because he is smart and on the ball, but brings them great talent in the toughest market on record. I would highly recommend SCM Talent Group for any Supply Chain or Quality search needs! SCM Talent Group will be partners with Berlin for a very long time.”
“Recruiting firms are a dime a dozen, but true partnerships with a firm are rare – this is what you’ll enjoy with SCM Talent Group. They became an extension of our team and I highly recommend their services to any organization.”
“Rodney Apple is an extremely talented and well-networked recruiting professional with extensive experience in the supply chain field. Rodney has consistently managed high volume and high impact positions for the Supply Chain team at Coca-Cola. He’s adept at utilizing technology and tools to efficiently manage the recruitment process and has a strong ability to recruit top talent in the space.”
“I saw the hiring of new team members as one of the biggest keys to our success, and SCM Talent Group has brought us nothing but high-quality candidates. We thank them very much for providing us with such terrific services! We truly appreciate the partnership we have forged with SCM Talent Group.”
Manufacturing Recruitment Case Study
Position: Vice President of Operations
Company: Refresco
Executive Logistics Recruiter: Dallas Lovett
SCM Talent Group partnered with Refresco, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers for the beverage industry, to fill a VP of North American Operations role to oversee dozens of beverage production facilities. Refresco needed a leader with strong beverage manufacturing expertise in continuous improvement and people development.
We conducted a national search, interviewing over 400 candidates, and presented a standout individual with 20+ years of food and beverage experience. This candidate drove significant productivity and profitability improvements while aligning perfectly with Refresco’s culture.
More Manufacturing Recruitment Case Studies
Position: Vice President of Distribution
Position: Senior Supply Chain Manager
Position: Quality Manager
Learn More About Our Manufacturing Recruiting Experience
Our manufacturing recruiting experience extends across the end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing organization, from procurement, strategic sourcing, planning, and materials management through plant operations, engineering, continuous improvement, logistics, distribution, and executive leadership. SCM Talent Group has recruited professionals ranging from individual contributors and managers to directors, vice presidents, and senior executives, helping manufacturers strengthen both functional expertise and leadership across their organizations.
Manufacturing Companies We've Worked With
Manufacturing Companies We've Worked With
SCM Talent Group is a specialized supply chain recruiting firm with experience conducting executive search and professional recruiting engagements for manufacturers ranging from global enterprises to middle-market and specialized manufacturing companies.
Manufacturers have partnered with our recruiting team to strengthen supply chain and operations organizations across industries including Aerospace & Defense, Building Materials, Chemicals, Consumer Packaged Goods, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial, Medical Device, Retail, and Wholesale Distribution.
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CTS Corporation
Partnered with CTS on an executive search that resulted in the hire of a Vice President of Global Operations.
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JCB
Helped JCB add a Purchasing Specialist to its procurement organization.
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Refresco
Supported Refresco in hiring a Vice President of North American Operations. View the Refresco VP of North American Operations placement. Watch the Refresco recruiting success story.
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Generac
Helped Generac strengthen its supply chain organization through several key hires, including a Global TMS Manager, Material Program Manager, and Director of Supply Chain Management. View our Generac supply chain recruiting experience.
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Cummins
Founder and Managing Partner Rodney Apple previously worked at Cummins, helping build talent across the company's supply chain organization.
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U.S. Steel
Worked with U.S. Steel to strengthen its procurement team through hires including a Senior Procurement Manager, Category Manager, and Procurement Specialist. View the U.S. Steel procurement recruiting case study.
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Samoa Industrial
Helped Samoa Industrial hire a Senior Operations Director.
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Highland Tank
Supported Highland Tank in hiring a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations.
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Berlin Packaging
Built a long-term recruiting partnership with Berlin Packaging that included more than 10 planning hires across the organization. View our Berlin Packaging recruiting experience.
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Learning Resources
Led an executive search for Learning Resources that resulted in the hire of a Vice President of Operations. View the Learning Resources VP of Operations placement.
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Wacker Neuson
Helped Wacker Neuson hire a Strategic Sourcing Planner.
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IROCK Crushers
Worked with IROCK Crushers to strengthen its supply chain team with a Procurement Manager hire.
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A. O. Smith
Supported searches that led to hires for a Continuous Improvement Manager and Senior Demand Planning Analyst.
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Joriki
Partnered with Joriki on several critical plant leadership searches, including a Quality Director, Vice President of Plant Operations, and Director of Plant Operations. View the Joriki Vice President of Plant Operations placement.
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PAC Stainless
Helped PAC Stainless strengthen its materials leadership team by hiring a Vice President of Materials. View the PAC Stainless VP of Materials placement.
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Pure Fishing
Supported Pure Fishing across multiple supply chain searches, including a Vice President of Logistics and Supply Planning Manager. View the Pure Fishing Supply Planning Manager placement.
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T. Marzetti
Partnered with T. Marzetti to strengthen and transform its supply chain organization through multiple leadership hires. View the T. Marzetti VP of Logistics recruiting case study.
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Baltimore Aircoil Company
Helped Baltimore Aircoil Company hire a Plant Supply Chain Manager.
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Kuryakyn
Partnered with Kuryakyn on the search for a Plant General Manager.
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NeoMed
Helped NeoMed add an International Supply Chain Specialist to its organization.
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Sports Endeavors
Led the search for a Director of Demand Planning with Sports Endeavors. View the Sports Endeavors supply chain planning placement.
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Oxyfresh
Helped Oxyfresh hire an Inventory Planner to support its supply chain organization.
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Rollease Acmeda
Partnered with Rollease Acmeda to hire a Senior Manager of Planning and Materials.
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KNIPEX
Supported KNIPEX on searches for a Supply Chain Manager and Production Supervisor.
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The Foodware Group
Built a recruiting partnership with The Foodware Group that resulted in multiple senior-level hires across the supply chain organization. View our Foodware Group recruiting experience.
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Christy Sports
Led the search that helped Christy Sports hire a Vice President of Supply Chain. View the Christy Sports VP of Supply Chain placement.
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Zodiac Aerospace
Helped Zodiac Data Systems hire a Supply Chain Manager.
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Truepill
Supported Truepill in adding a Sourcing Director to its leadership team.
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TwinMed
Helped TwinMed hire a Strategic Procurement Lead – Finished Goods.
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Spellman High Voltage Electronics
Led the executive search for a Vice President of Global Supply Chain with Spellman. View the Spellman VP of Global Supply Chain placement.
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IGM Resins
Supported IGM Resins in building its planning team through the hire of three Supply Planners.
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Carus
Partnered with Carus across several supply chain and operations searches, including a Director of Global Strategic Sourcing, Director of Procurement, and Maintenance and Reliability Manager. View our Carus supply chain recruiting experience.
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JOOLA
Worked with JOOLA to recruit a Director of Softline Products. View the JOOLA Director of Softline Products placement.
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Yamaha Motor
Supported Yamaha Motor on multiple supply chain leadership searches, including a Senior Supply Chain Manager and Director of Supply Chain. View the Yamaha Motor Senior Supply Chain Manager placement.
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Commercial Vehicle Group
Helped Commercial Vehicle Group hire a Buyer/Planner. View the Commercial Vehicle Group Buyer/Planner placement.
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The Quartz Corp
Partnered with The Quartz Corp on the search for a Supply Chain Manager. View The Quartz Corp Supply Chain Manager placement.
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Amarr
Helped Amarr strengthen its manufacturing leadership team with a Vice President of Manufacturing hire. View the Amarr VP of Manufacturing placement.
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Burnout Brands
Partnered with Burnout Brands to recruit a Director of Purchasing. View the Burnout Brands Director of Purchasing placement.
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Power Test
Supported Power Test on the search for a Director of Supply Chain. View the Power Test Director of Supply Chain placement.
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Ecore
Helped Ecore hire a Director of Transportation Operations. View the Ecore Director of Transportation Operations placement.
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Plasticard Locktech International
Strengthened Plasticard Locktech International's planning leadership through the hire of a Director of S&OP. View the Plasticard Locktech International Director of S&OP placement.
Additional Manufacturing Companies We've Supported
Our broader manufacturing recruiting experience also includes partnerships with companies such as:
- Dean Foods
- Designed to Serve
- SweetWorks
- Fortessa
- Spindrift
Manufacturing Recruiting & Talent Solutions
We craft tailored talent strategies to meet your unique manufacturing needs, keeping pace with advancements in technology, automation, and analytics that shape the skillsets required for manufacturing companies to excel in today’s dynamic supply chain environment.
Your Partner in Securing Manufacturing Leadership Talent.
Why SCM Talent Group?
The right manufacturing leadership is essential for driving operational excellence and fostering innovation. SCM Talent Group specializes in connecting organizations with exceptional candidates—from management to executive levels—who consistently deliver measurable results in manufacturing operations.
Leveraging deep industry expertise and an expansive network, our manufacturing recruiters identify leaders who excel at balancing production efficiency, safety, quality, and effective management, all while championing continuous improvement. Backed by thought leadership and a tailored approach, we provide a seamless recruiting experience designed to address your unique needs and today’s manufacturing challenges.
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