Manufacturing

From line lead to VP Ops. Methodical recruiting for modern manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Production, safety, quality, on-time delivery—none of it works without the right people on the floor and in the front office. ControlHire’s Manufacturing practice connects companies with operators, technicians, engineers, planners, and leaders who can keep plants running safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Who We Support

Discrete manufacturers (industrial, machinery, automotive, electronics, metals, plastics, etc.)
Process manufacturers (chemicals, food & beverage, CPG, pharma/biotech, specialty materials)
OEMs and contract manufacturers
Warehousing, distribution, and 3PL/logistics providers
E-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment operations
PE/VC-backed portfolio companies scaling or turning around operations

Types of Engagements

Direct-Hire – skilled hourly, technicians, engineers, supervisors, and managers
Interim & Fractional Leadership – interim plant managers, operations leaders, supply chain leaders
Executive Search – Director/VP/Head of Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, EHS, and Quality
Temp & Contract – ramp-ups, seasonal volume, launches, shutdowns, and maintenance outages
Contract-to-Hire – “prove it on the floor” before converting key roles

ControlHire & ControlTemp

We support direct-hire, executive search, temp, contract, and contract-to-hire, for finance and accounting roles at all levels.

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Production, Assembly, & Ops

Maintenance & Technical Trades

Core roles:

Production Worker / Production Associate
Machine Operator / Equipment Operator
CNC Operator / CNC Machinist
Assembler / Mechanical Assembler / Electrical Assembler
Fabricator / Welder / Metal Worker
Extrusion Operator / Injection Molding Operator / Press Operator
Packaging Operator / Line Packer
Line Lead / Cell Lead / Team Lead
Production Lead / Lead Hand
Production Scheduler (hands-on, shop-floor focused)
Shift Supervisor / Production Supervisor
Area / Department Supervisor
Manufacturing Supervisor / Line Supervisor
Production Manager / Operations Manager (plant-level)

Maintenance & Technical Trades

Keeping equipment running:

Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Electrical Maintenance Technician / Electrician
Millwright / Multi-Craft Technician
Instrumentation Technician
PLC Technician / Controls Technician
HVAC/R Technician (plant/industrial)
Facilities Technician (manufacturing/warehouse)
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Reliability Technician
Reliability Engineer / Maintenance Engineer
Predictive Maintenance Specialist (vibration, thermography, oil analysis, etc.)
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Manager
Reliability Manager / Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Industrial & Improvement

Maintenance & Technical Trades

Industrial & Improvement

Yield and cost improvement:

Industrial Engineer / Process Improvement Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer / Production Engineer
Process Engineer (chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer / Launch Engineer
Tooling Engineer / Methods Engineer
Time Study / Work Measurement Engineer
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer
Operational Excellence Specialist / Lean Specialist
CI / Lean Facilitator / Coach
Industrial Engineering Manager / CI Manager
Director of Operational Excellence / Director of CI

Supply Chain & Logistics

Procure & Vendor Management

Supply Chain & Logistics

Getting the right materials:

Supply Chain Coordinator / Supply Chain Specialist
Production Planner / Master Scheduler
Demand Planner / Demand Planning Analyst
Supply Planner / Supply Planning Analyst
S&OP Coordinator / S&OP Analyst
Inventory Analyst / Inventory Planner
Materials Planner / Materials Coordinator
Warehouse Planner / Replenishment Planner
Transportation Planner / Logistics Coordinator
Import/Export Coordinator (trade compliance/basic freight)

Leadership:

Supply Chain Manager
Planning Manager / Master Planning Manager
Materials Manager
Logistics Manager / Transportation Manager
Distribution / Fulfillment Center Manager
Director of Supply Chain / Director of Planning & Logistics
VP / Head of Supply Chain

Warehouse & Distribution

Procure & Vendor Management

Supply Chain & Logistics

Last mile between you and the customer:

Warehouse Associate / Picker / Packer
Forklift Operator / Reach Truck / Order Picker Operator
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Dock Worker / Loader / Unloader
Inventory Control Specialist / Cycle Counter
Kitting Specialist / Value-Add Assembly Associate
Warehouse Team Lead / Lead Hand
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Warehouse Supervisor / Distribution Supervisor
Fulfillment Supervisor / Outbound Supervisor
Warehouse Manager / DC Manager / Fulfillment Center Manager

Procure & Vendor Management

Keeping your plants supplied:

Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Coordinator
Buyer / Junior Buyer
Senior Buyer / Strategic Buyer
Indirect Buyer / Direct Materials Buyer
Category Manager (MRO, packaging, raw materials, etc.)
Strategic Sourcing Specialist / Sourcing Manager
Supplier Development Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Vendor Manager / Supplier Relationship Manager
Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager
Director of Procurement / Director of Strategic Sourcing
VP Procurement / Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory

Product meets spec—and can pass audits:

Quality Inspector / QC Inspector
Quality Technician / QC Technician
Lab Technician (QA/QC lab)
Metrology Technician / Calibration Technician
Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Manufacturing Quality Engineer / Process Quality Engineer
APQP / PPAP / FAI Specialist (automotive/precision industries)
Corrective Actions / CAPA Specialist
Document Control Specialist
Compliance Specialist (ISO, FDA, cGMP, IATF, AS9100, etc.)
Quality Supervisor / Quality Lead
Quality Manager / Plant Quality Manager
Director of Quality / Director of Quality Systems
VP Quality / Head of Quality & Compliance

EHS, Facilities & Safety

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory

Protecting people, equip, and environment:

EHS Technician / Safety Technician
Safety Coordinator / Safety Specialist
Environmental Technician / Environmental Specialist
Industrial Hygienist (depending on level)
Ergonomics Specialist (in some environments)
EHS Engineer
Safety Manager / EHS Manager
Environmental Manager / Environmental Compliance Manager
Facilities Manager (industrial/plant)
Director of EHS / Director of Safety
VP EHS / Head of Environment, Health & Safety

Operations & Plant Leadership

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory

Operations & Plant Leadership

Leaders for output, cost, quality, & people:

Shift Manager / Area Manager
Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager
Operations Manager (plant / site level)
Value Stream Manager / Business Unit Manager
Plant Controller (joint between Finance & Manufacturing, if you want to cross-link)
Plant Manager / Site Director
Multi-Site Operations Manager / Regional Operations Manager
Director of Manufacturing / Director of Operations
VP Operations / VP Manufacturing / VP Plant Operations
COO (smaller industrial/manufacturing businesses)

How We Recruit In Manufacturing

Methodical Recruiting. Not Post-and-Pray.

Our process is built around safety, throughput, skills, and shift realities:

Discovery & Role Definition – We start by understanding your operation (discrete vs process, high-mix/low-volume vs high-volume, regulated vs non-regulated), the specific line, area, or value stream this role supports, the equipment and systems in use, shift structure and overtime expectations, and what success looks like in the first 3–12 months in terms of safety, quality, output, and cost.
Market Mapping & Calibration – Before we send candidates, we map the talent pool by location, pay rates, certifications, and experience with similar products, equipment, and environments, clarify how flexible you can be on industry background vs exact match experience, and align on realistic timelines for roles that are in short supply so expectations are grounded on both sides.
Targeted Sourcing, Not Just Job Ads – We go beyond generic job boards with direct outreach to experienced manufacturing and distribution talent, focused sourcing from comparable plants and facilities, use of local and regional industrial networks, and our own database of operators, technicians, engineers, and leaders—so you see people who’ve actually worked in environments like yours, not just anyone who applied overnight.
Technical & Behavioral Screening – We tailor screening to each role, covering specific equipment and process experience, comfort with your safety and quality standards, reliability and attendance history, ability to follow work instructions and SOPs, familiarity with lean/CI where relevant, and communication style with supervisors, engineers, and peers—so by the time you meet them, you’re seeing candidates vetted for both skills and plant-floor fit.

Whether you’re adding a single maintenance tech, staffing up a new production line, or searching for your next Plant Manager or VP Operations, ControlHire’s Manufacturing practice is built to filter deeper, move faster, and help you control what you can—and hire better.

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