The Challenge
A national manufacturing company was looking to open new facilities through acquisition of both existing companies and empty facilities. They were challenged to learn the local markets in terms of talent and pay scale. They needed a partner to provide local expertise in securing top talent at a fair market rate. They were also seeking a partner that could assist them across several Midwest states and bring a consistent approach and continuity that represented their brand the same way from facility to facility.
The Solution
Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions began by hiring for one of their flagship plants at the same time that we began hiring for a new satellite facility. This allowed us to learn their brand and culture while delivering an accurate brand message in the new communities where their facilities were being planted. Our Marketing team provided wage reports for all roles within the manufacturing facility. We initiated our first searches focusing on the key decision-maker roles while we had a second team of recruiters working on supplying the mid-level roles. Collaboration between the plants allowed a sharing of regional resources for talent.
The Results
In the last year, three Midwest facilities have opened and are over 80% staffed. The company culture and brand message has been integrated into the local community helping them become an employer of choice. A regional approach to recruiting and talent management have helped control the cost of over-hiring. Accelerate’s ability to provide talent solutions from the front office, to the engineering team, to the plant management group has allowed us to be a one-stop service capable of being a complete talent solutions partner.