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Executive & General Management 12 positions
CEO / President (Manufacturing)Check Size and type of P&L (owner-led, PE-backed, public subsidiary). Chief Operating Officer (COO)Check Multi-site P&L. VP of OperationsCheck Number of sites and headcount led. VP of ManufacturingCheck Plant managers reporting in. Regional VP of OperationsCheck Standardizing practices across plants.
- CEO / President (Manufacturing)Check Size and type of P&L (owner-led, PE-backed, public subsidiary).
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)Check Multi-site P&L.
- VP of OperationsCheck Number of sites and headcount led.
- VP of ManufacturingCheck Plant managers reporting in.
- Regional VP of OperationsCheck Standardizing practices across plants.
- General Manager (Manufacturing)Check Full P&L including sales and pricing.
- Director of OperationsCheck Plants or lines owned.
- EVP / SVP OperationsOwns an operating division's plant leaders and capital priorities.
- Division / Business Unit General ManagerOwns a business unit's margin, customer commitments and operating capacity.
- Director of ManufacturingOwns production performance and manufacturing standards across assigned plants.
- Integration / Transformation LeaderOwns operating changes after an acquisition or business separation.
- Senior Director of OperationsOwns a larger or more difficult operating remit than the site's director role.
Plant & Production Management 22 positions
Plant ManagerCheck Plant budget and headcount. Plant Director / Site DirectorCheck Large or multi-building sites. Assistant Plant ManagerCheck Has run both production and maintenance. Operations ManagerCheck Owns production, scheduling and staffing across shifts. Manufacturing ManagerCheck Discrete vs process background matched to the plant.
- Plant ManagerCheck Plant budget and headcount.
- Plant Director / Site DirectorCheck Large or multi-building sites.
- Assistant Plant ManagerCheck Has run both production and maintenance.
- Operations ManagerCheck Owns production, scheduling and staffing across shifts.
- Manufacturing ManagerCheck Discrete vs process background matched to the plant.
- Production ManagerCheck Schedule attainment, labor productivity, scrap.
- Production SupervisorCheck Crew size.
- Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Check Ran a shift with no senior management on site.
- Plant Startup / Launch ManagerCheck Took a plant from construction to start of production.
- Sanitation ManagerCheck SSOPs and master sanitation schedule.
- Plant HR ManagerCheck We test labor law knowledge, relations and leadership..
- Production SuperintendentOwns several departments' daily output and supervisor coverage.
- Area ManagerOwns an assigned production area's people and process losses.
- Value Stream ManagerOwns product flow from incoming material through finished output.
- Department ManagerOwns a defined manufacturing department's labor and process discipline.
- Shift SupervisorOwns attendance, safe work and handoffs on an assigned shift.
- Packaging SupervisorOwns packaging crews, changeovers and finished-pack quality.
- Production Team LeadOwns hands-on line support and training while still doing production work.
- Sanitation SupervisorOwns sanitation crews executing approved cleaning and verification work.
- Bilingual Production SupervisorOwns production supervision where work instructions must be understood in English and Spanish.
- Second Shift Production SupervisorOwns production leadership during the plant's second shift.
- Third Shift Production SupervisorOwns overnight production supervision and the morning handoff.
Manufacturing, Process & Industrial Engineering 33 positions
Manufacturing Engineering ManagerCheck Team size. Manufacturing EngineerCheck Work instructions, PFMEA, control plans. Process EngineerCheck DOE and SPC. Process Engineering ManagerCheck Leads process engineers. Industrial EngineerCheck Time studies, labor standards, standard work. Packaging EngineerCheck Primary and secondary packaging specs. Tooling EngineerCheck Progressive dies or injection molds.
- Manufacturing Engineering ManagerCheck Team size.
- Manufacturing EngineerCheck Work instructions, PFMEA, control plans.
- Process EngineerCheck DOE and SPC.
- Process Engineering ManagerCheck Leads process engineers.
- Industrial EngineerCheck Time studies, labor standards, standard work.
- Packaging EngineerCheck Primary and secondary packaging specs.
- Tooling EngineerCheck Progressive dies or injection molds.
- Welding EngineerCheck WPS/PQR to AWS D1.1 or ASME Section IX.
- NPI EngineerCheck DFM/DFA reviews.
- Plant EngineerCheck Utilities (compressed air, steam, chillers, boilers).
- Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerCheck Capex budgets and equipment installs.
- Materials EngineerCheck Material selection and specs.
- Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerCheck Heat treat (CQI-9) or casting/forging metallurgy.
- Injection Molding Process EngineerCheck Scientific/decoupled molding (RJG Master Molder).
- Extrusion Process EngineerCheck Film, sheet, profile or pipe extrusion.
- MS&T EngineerCheck Tech transfer.
- Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Check Fab module expertise.
- Battery Cell Process EngineerCheck Electrode coating and calendering, winding or stacking, formation and aging.
- Director of Manufacturing EngineeringOwns engineering standards, capital priorities and manufacturing engineering leaders.
- Senior Manufacturing EngineerOwns difficult production problems and the technical judgment behind line changes.
- Senior Process EngineerOwns process windows and root causes that routine troubleshooting misses.
- Packaging Development EngineerOwns packaging materials and designs that survive distribution and line handling.
- Mold / Die Design EngineerOwns tool geometry and release decisions before steel is cut.
- NPI ManagerOwns launch decisions across engineering, production and customer requirements.
- Plant Engineering ManagerOwns plant engineering priorities and the engineers delivering equipment changes.
- Capital Projects ManagerOwns capital budgets and coordinated equipment-installation work.
- Polymer / Plastics EngineerOwns resin behavior and material choices in polymer manufacturing.
- Process Development EngineerOwns experimental processes moving from trials into stable production.
- Tech Transfer EngineerOwns process knowledge moving from a sending operation to a receiving plant.
- Test EngineerOwns production test methods that separate failures from test-system noise.
- Lead Manufacturing EngineerOwns technical direction for manufacturing engineering work without presumed department ownership.
- Senior Industrial EngineerOwns difficult capacity and labor-standard decisions affecting production flow.
- Senior Packaging EngineerOwns difficult packaging-system and material decisions spanning development and production.
Automation, Controls & Electrical 18 positions
Controls EngineerCheck PLC platform (modular industrial PLC programming, integrated PLC engineering software). Automation EngineerCheck Designed and commissioned automated cells or lines. PLC ProgrammerCheck Ladder and structured text on the client's platform. Robotics EngineerCheck industrial robot controllers, articulated robot controllers, robot motion controllers or robot cell controllers programming.
- Controls EngineerCheck PLC platform (modular industrial PLC programming, integrated PLC engineering software).
- Automation EngineerCheck Designed and commissioned automated cells or lines.
- PLC ProgrammerCheck Ladder and structured text on the client's platform.
- Robotics EngineerCheck industrial robot controllers, articulated robot controllers, robot motion controllers or robot cell controllers programming.
- Machine Vision EngineerCheck industrial vision cameras or configurable vision systems.
- MES EngineerCheck MES platform (modular PLC, manufacturing execution software, plant information software, cloud manufacturing software).
- Electrical Engineer (Plant)Check NFPA 70E and arc flash.
- Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerCheck DCS (distributed process control systems, process control systems, distributed control systems).
- Controls / Automation ManagerCheck Sets controls standards across plants.
- Director of AutomationOwns automation investment and standards across the manufacturing network.
- Automation ManagerOwns automation engineers and installation priorities at an assigned operation.
- Senior Controls EngineerOwns complex controls changes and fault recovery on production equipment.
- SCADA / HMI EngineerOwns operator interfaces, alarm behavior and supervisory process visibility.
- Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerOwns production networks and the systems joining equipment to plant information.
- Lead Controls TechnicianOwns technician work on controls faults and safe equipment recovery.
- Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Owns industrial control-panel drawings and component selection.
- Lead Controls EngineerOwns controls design decisions and review of other engineers' work.
- Controls SupervisorOwns daily controls-team work and equipment-support priorities.
Product Design, R&D & Program Management 21 positions
VP of EngineeringCheck Product roadmap and stage-gate. Director of R&DCheck Pipeline of launched products. Mechanical Design EngineerCheck CAD (parametric mechanical CAD, product design CAD, mechanical design CAD, integrated CAD/CAM). Product Development EngineerCheck Concept to production launches. g. electronic design software).
- VP of EngineeringCheck Product roadmap and stage-gate.
- Director of R&DCheck Pipeline of launched products.
- Mechanical Design EngineerCheck CAD (parametric mechanical CAD, product design CAD, mechanical design CAD, integrated CAD/CAM).
- Product Development EngineerCheck Concept to production launches.
- Electrical Design EngineerCheck Schematic and PCB design (e.g. electronic design software).
- Food ScientistCheck Bench to plant scale-up.
- Formulation ChemistCheck Coatings, adhesives or personal care formulation.
- Program ManagerCheck APQP gates.
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Owns technical direction connecting product architecture with the business plan.
- R&D ManagerOwns development scientists or engineers and their project priorities.
- R&D EngineerOwns technical experiments and product concepts before production release.
- Mechanical EngineerOwns mechanical calculations and equipment or product engineering decisions.
- Product Design EngineerOwns product geometry and interfaces that can actually be manufactured.
- Product EngineerOwns released product performance and engineering changes through its life.
- Firmware / Embedded EngineerOwns device firmware connecting electronics to the product's physical behavior.
- Systems EngineerOwns requirements and interfaces across the product's technical disciplines.
- CAD Designer / DrafterOwns production-ready models and drawings under engineering direction.
- Product Development ScientistOwns formulation or material experiments that lead to a manufactured product.
- Engineering Manager (Product)Owns product engineers and release decisions for a defined product group.
- Senior Mechanical Design EngineerOwns difficult mechanical design decisions with manufacturing and verification consequences.
- Lead Product Development EngineerOwns technical direction through the product development and release process.
Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory 30 positions
VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerCheck Enterprise QMS. Director of QualityCheck Multiple sites. Quality ManagerCheck Owned the standard the plant runs (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, SQF or BRCGS) and the audit outcomes. QC ManagerCheck Lab methods and LIMS.
- VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerCheck Enterprise QMS.
- Director of QualityCheck Multiple sites.
- Quality ManagerCheck Owned the standard the plant runs (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, SQF or BRCGS) and the audit outcomes.
- QC ManagerCheck Lab methods and LIMS.
- Quality EngineerCheck AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) or design controls for medical.
- Supplier Quality EngineerCheck PPAP approvals.
- Supplier Quality ManagerCheck Supplier base size.
- Customer Quality EngineerCheck OEM portals and scorecards.
- Design Quality EngineerCheck Design controls (21 CFR 820 / ISO 13485).
- Quality Systems ManagerCheck Certification audits.
- Validation EngineerCheck IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Regulatory Affairs ManagerCheck 510(k)/PMA or drug submissions.
- FSQA ManagerCheck PCQI and HACCP certificates.
- FSQA DirectorCheck Multi-plant programs.
- Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerCheck Maintains the food safety plan.
- Sterility Assurance ManagerCheck EO, gamma or steam sterilization validation (ISO 11135, 11137).
- QA ManagerCheck We test regulatory knowledge, audit history and team leadership..
- QC Lab ManagerOwns analytical laboratory workloads and the reliability of reported results.
- Senior Quality EngineerOwns difficult failure investigations and quality engineering decisions.
- Quality Engineering ManagerOwns quality engineers and the technical priorities behind corrective action.
- Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistOwns QMS procedures and evidence that documents match actual plant work.
- Validation / CQV ManagerOwns qualification and validation priorities across equipment and process changes.
- Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorOwns audit planning and evidence-based findings against an applicable standard.
- CAPA ManagerOwns corrective-action decisions and evidence that failures do not recur.
- Document Control ManagerOwns controlled documents and records through revision and distribution.
- Metrology / Calibration ManagerOwns measurement capability and calibration systems supporting production decisions.
- QC Microbiology ManagerOwns microbiology laboratory work and interpretation of contamination evidence.
- Regulatory Compliance ManagerOwns manufacturing compliance obligations and the evidence behind inspection readiness.
- Lead Quality EngineerOwns technical direction of quality investigations and engineering decisions.
- Quality SupervisorOwns daily quality-team work and practical inspection or release coverage.
Maintenance, Reliability & Facilities 16 positions
Maintenance ManagerCheck CMMS (enterprise maintenance management, enterprise asset management, maintenance management software, maintenance planning software). Director of MaintenanceCheck Multi-site maintenance strategy. Maintenance SupervisorCheck Crew of mechanics and electricians. Maintenance Planner / SchedulerCheck Work order planning, backlog management, kitting. Reliability EngineerCheck RCM, FMEA, vibration analysis (Cat II/III), oil analysis, thermography.
- Maintenance ManagerCheck CMMS (enterprise maintenance management, enterprise asset management, maintenance management software, maintenance planning software).
- Director of MaintenanceCheck Multi-site maintenance strategy.
- Maintenance SupervisorCheck Crew of mechanics and electricians.
- Maintenance Planner / SchedulerCheck Work order planning, backlog management, kitting.
- Reliability EngineerCheck RCM, FMEA, vibration analysis (Cat II/III), oil analysis, thermography.
- Reliability ManagerCheck Reliability program ownership.
- Facilities ManagerCheck Buildings, utilities and contractors.
- Maintenance & Engineering ManagerOwns maintenance execution and plant engineering work competing for resources.
- Maintenance EngineerOwns engineering solutions to recurring equipment failures.
- Asset Management / CMMS ManagerOwns asset records and maintenance data that planners and leaders can use.
- Facilities EngineerOwns building and utility engineering supporting the plant's operating requirements.
- Utilities / Energy ManagerOwns utilities reliability and the plant's energy-use decisions.
- Tool Room ManagerOwns toolroom priorities and the people maintaining production tooling.
- Lead Maintenance TechnicianOwns technical repair work and guidance for the maintenance crew.
- Senior Reliability EngineerOwns difficult reliability decisions involving failure mechanisms and equipment criticality.
- Lead Reliability EngineerOwns technical review and direction of a plant's reliability engineering work.
EHS & Sustainability 13 positions
EHS ManagerCheck OSHA recordkeeping and TRIR/DART trend. EHS DirectorCheck Multi-site programs. Safety ManagerCheck LOTO, machine guarding, PIT. Environmental ManagerCheck Title V air permits. Process Safety ManagerCheck OSHA PSM and EPA RMP. Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOwns floor-level safety work and follow-through on identified hazards.
- EHS ManagerCheck OSHA recordkeeping and TRIR/DART trend.
- EHS DirectorCheck Multi-site programs.
- Safety ManagerCheck LOTO, machine guarding, PIT.
- Environmental ManagerCheck Title V air permits.
- Process Safety ManagerCheck OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.
- Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOwns floor-level safety work and follow-through on identified hazards.
- Environmental EngineerOwns engineering analysis behind plant environmental controls and compliance.
- Industrial HygienistOwns exposure assessment and controls for manufacturing work.
- Sustainability Manager / DirectorOwns operational sustainability priorities that plant teams can act on.
- EHS EngineerOwns engineering controls connecting equipment design with EHS requirements.
- Environmental Permitting SpecialistOwns permit applications and conditions affected by plant changes.
- Senior EHS ManagerOwns a demanding plant EHS remit with difficult operating and compliance decisions.
- EHS CoordinatorOwns day-to-day environmental and safety coordination across plant activities.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence 12 positions
Continuous Improvement ManagerCheck Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Continuous Improvement EngineerCheck Green or Black Belt. Lean Six Sigma Black BeltCheck Certified (ASQ CSSBB or corporate program) and project-proven. Director of Operational ExcellenceCheck Designed an operating system across sites. Lean ManagerCheck We test results, tools and ability to coach managers..
- Continuous Improvement ManagerCheck Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
- Continuous Improvement EngineerCheck Green or Black Belt.
- Lean Six Sigma Black BeltCheck Certified (ASQ CSSBB or corporate program) and project-proven.
- Director of Operational ExcellenceCheck Designed an operating system across sites.
- Lean ManagerCheck We test results, tools and ability to coach managers..
- VP of Operational ExcellenceOwns the operating system and improvement priorities across a plant network.
- Director of Continuous ImprovementOwns improvement leaders and projects tied to plant operating constraints.
- Lean Specialist / CoordinatorOwns improvement work with operators and supervisors at the process.
- Master Black BeltOwns technical coaching and statistical review of improvement projects.
- TPM Manager / CoordinatorOwns equipment-care routines shared by production and maintenance.
- Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerOwns difficult improvement problems requiring defensible process analysis.
- Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerOwns technical coordination and review of improvement engineering projects.
Supply Chain, Procurement & Planning 22 positions
VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainCheck End-to-end S&OP/IBP. Supply Chain ManagerCheck Planning, purchasing and logistics under one role. Purchasing ManagerCheck Direct materials spend. Strategic Sourcing ManagerCheck Commodity knowledge (resins, steel, electronic components, ingredients). Supplier Development EngineerCheck Supplier lean and quality improvement.
- VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainCheck End-to-end S&OP/IBP.
- Supply Chain ManagerCheck Planning, purchasing and logistics under one role.
- Purchasing ManagerCheck Direct materials spend.
- Strategic Sourcing ManagerCheck Commodity knowledge (resins, steel, electronic components, ingredients).
- Supplier Development EngineerCheck Supplier lean and quality improvement.
- Materials ManagerCheck MRP.
- Production Planner / Master SchedulerCheck MRP in the client's ERP.
- S&OP ManagerCheck Forecast accuracy improvement.
- Procurement ManagerCheck We test negotiation, category knowledge and savings validation..
- Chief Supply Chain OfficerOwns enterprise supply decisions connecting commercial demand with operating capacity.
- Director of ProcurementOwns procurement leaders and purchasing governance for manufacturing spend.
- Commodity ManagerOwns supplier strategy for a defined material or component category.
- Category Manager (Direct Materials)Owns a direct-material category's supplier decisions and specifications.
- Buyer / Senior BuyerOwns purchase orders and supplier follow-through against production need.
- Supplier Development ManagerOwns supplier improvement work and the engineers executing it.
- Director of PlanningOwns planning standards and planners coordinating demand with capacity.
- Demand PlannerOwns demand assumptions and forecast changes used by the supply plan.
- Supply PlannerOwns supply plans connecting inventory targets with constrained availability.
- Production SchedulerOwns daily production sequencing within actual line and material constraints.
- Inventory Control ManagerOwns inventory accuracy and the controls behind reliable material records.
- Senior Production PlannerOwns difficult production planning across constrained materials and capacity.
- Senior BuyerOwns independent buying decisions and difficult supplier follow-through.
Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse 9 positions
Logistics ManagerCheck Freight procurement. Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerCheck WMS (distribution management software, supply chain planning software, enterprise warehouse management). Trade Compliance ManagerCheck HTS classification. Director of LogisticsOwns transportation and distribution decisions across a manufacturing network. Transportation ManagerOwns carrier performance and freight operations supporting the shipment plan.
- Logistics ManagerCheck Freight procurement.
- Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerCheck WMS (distribution management software, supply chain planning software, enterprise warehouse management).
- Trade Compliance ManagerCheck HTS classification.
- Director of LogisticsOwns transportation and distribution decisions across a manufacturing network.
- Transportation ManagerOwns carrier performance and freight operations supporting the shipment plan.
- Warehouse SupervisorOwns warehouse crews and safe, accurate material movement during a shift.
- Shipping & Receiving ManagerOwns dock operations and records controlling incoming and outgoing material.
- Material Flow / Logistics EngineerOwns physical material routes and supply-to-line engineering.
- Logistics SupervisorOwns daily logistics work and the team executing shipping priorities.
Technical Sales, Applications & Field Service 21 positions
VP of Sales (Industrial)Check Direct vs distributor/rep channel. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerCheck Quota and territory size. Sales EngineerCheck Engineering degree or equivalent. Applications EngineerCheck Sizing and specifying products for customers. Field Service EngineerCheck Travel percentage. Service / Aftermarket ManagerCheck Parts and service revenue growth.
- VP of Sales (Industrial)Check Direct vs distributor/rep channel.
- Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerCheck Quota and territory size.
- Sales EngineerCheck Engineering degree or equivalent.
- Applications EngineerCheck Sizing and specifying products for customers.
- Field Service EngineerCheck Travel percentage.
- Service / Aftermarket ManagerCheck Parts and service revenue growth.
- Director of SalesOwns sales managers and commercial execution for a manufactured product line.
- National Sales ManagerOwns sales coverage and account priorities across a national market.
- Inside Sales EngineerOwns technical quoting and customer support without a field territory.
- Applications Engineering ManagerOwns applications engineers and the technical support behind equipment sales.
- Key Account ManagerOwns commercial and technical relationships with designated manufacturing accounts.
- National Account ManagerOwns customer relationships spanning multiple facilities or purchasing centers.
- Business Development ManagerOwns new business in a defined technical market or application.
- Territory Sales ManagerOwns technical sales activity and account development in an assigned territory.
- Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerOwns distributor relationships and sales support through indirect channels.
- Product Manager (Industrial)Owns industrial product priorities and the link between market need and manufacturing.
- Field Service ManagerOwns service engineers and the dispatch decisions behind customer support.
- Proposal / Quotation EngineerOwns technical and commercial proposals for configured or engineered equipment.
- Senior Applications EngineerOwns difficult equipment applications and technical guidance for quoting.
- Lead Field Service EngineerOwns difficult commissioning work and technical guidance for service engineers.
- Traveling Field Service EngineerOwns customer-site commissioning and repair across the agreed travel territory.
Manufacturing Finance & Accounting 13 positions
CFO (Manufacturing)Check Standard costing and inventory valuation. Corporate ControllerCheck Consolidation of multiple plants. Plant ControllerCheck Standard cost build. Cost AccountantCheck BOM and routing costing in the ERP. VP of FinanceOwns manufacturing finance leadership and the financial choices supporting operations. Division ControllerOwns accounting across a manufacturing division and its operating sites.
- CFO (Manufacturing)Check Standard costing and inventory valuation.
- Corporate ControllerCheck Consolidation of multiple plants.
- Plant ControllerCheck Standard cost build.
- Cost AccountantCheck BOM and routing costing in the ERP.
- VP of FinanceOwns manufacturing finance leadership and the financial choices supporting operations.
- Division ControllerOwns accounting across a manufacturing division and its operating sites.
- Assistant Plant ControllerOwns plant accounting work and delegated support for the controller.
- Cost Accounting ManagerOwns costing methods and the accountants maintaining product cost records.
- Senior Cost AnalystOwns complex manufacturing cost investigations and decision support.
- Inventory AccountantOwns inventory valuation and reconciliation between physical material and financial records.
- FP&A Manager (Operations)Owns operating forecasts and financial analysis used by manufacturing leaders.
- Senior Plant ControllerOwns plant finance decisions in a complex operating and accounting environment.
- Senior Cost AccountantOwns difficult cost records and manufacturing accounting adjustments.
Machining & Toolroom 18 positions
CNC MachinistCheck NIMS machining credentials (CNC milling or turning operations). CNC Setup MachinistCheck Fixtures, work and tool offsets, first-piece approval. CNC ProgrammerCheck CAM software (machining CAM software, multi-axis CAM software, machining CAM software, integrated CAD/CAM tools, integrated CAD/CAM CAM). 5-Axis CNC MachinistCheck Simultaneous vs 3+2 work, and on which machine and control.
- CNC MachinistCheck NIMS machining credentials (CNC milling or turning operations).
- CNC Setup MachinistCheck Fixtures, work and tool offsets, first-piece approval.
- CNC ProgrammerCheck CAM software (machining CAM software, multi-axis CAM software, machining CAM software, integrated CAD/CAM tools, integrated CAD/CAM CAM).
- 5-Axis CNC MachinistCheck Simultaneous vs 3+2 work, and on which machine and control.
- Swiss CNC MachinistCheck Swiss-type setup (guide bushing, sliding headstock, live tooling).
- Tool and Die MakerCheck Completed registered apprenticeship or NIMS tool and die credentials.
- Mold MakerCheck Injection mold build or repair (hot runners, slides, lifters).
- CNC Machine OperatorOwns running an approved machining process and checking parts against instructions.
- Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistOwns large-part setups and boring work with difficult workholding.
- Manual MachinistOwns manual turning and milling for repairs or individual components.
- EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Owns electrical-discharge machining setups matched to the required EDM process.
- CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderOwns precision grinding and control of size, form and surface condition.
- Lead MachinistOwns difficult machining work and practical guidance for other machinists.
- Machinist AOwns the work your plant assigns to its A-grade machining position.
- Machinist BOwns the machining work and setup limits in your plant's B-grade position.
- Machinist COwns the machining tasks and supervision defined for your C-grade position.
- Senior CNC MachinistOwns difficult CNC work requiring independent setup and problem-solving judgment.
- CNC Machining SupervisorOwns machining crews and the production decisions behind the shop schedule.
Welding, Fabrication & Metal Finishing 16 positions
1 or a passed company weld test. TIG WelderCheck GTAW on stainless, aluminum and thin wall. Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Check ASME Section IX welder qualifications on file with a current continuity log. Robotic Welding TechnicianCheck Teach-pendant programming on welding robots (industrial robot controllers, robot cell controllers Motoman, articulated robot controllers).
- Production Welder (MIG)Check AWS D1.1 or a passed company weld test.
- TIG WelderCheck GTAW on stainless, aluminum and thin wall.
- Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Check ASME Section IX welder qualifications on file with a current continuity log.
- Robotic Welding TechnicianCheck Teach-pendant programming on welding robots (industrial robot controllers, robot cell controllers Motoman, articulated robot controllers).
- Press Brake OperatorCheck CNC brake programming at the control (e.g. CNC sheet-metal equipment, CNC fabrication equipment, sheet-metal cutting and bending systems).
- Die Setter (Stamping)Check Safe die changes (quick die change, crane and forklift).
- Welder-FabricatorOwns fitting components and welding an assembly from drawings.
- Fitter / Layout FitterOwns layout and fit-up before welding or final assembly.
- Sheet Metal FabricatorOwns sheet-metal layout and fabrication across cutting and forming operations.
- Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorOwns cutting-machine setup and part nesting for the actual cutting process.
- Heat Treat TechnicianOwns heat-treatment cycles and records controlling material properties.
- Plating / Anodizing TechnicianOwns surface-treatment baths and records that control coating quality.
- Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianOwns surface preparation and application controlling industrial coating performance.
- Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorOwns molding or melt work in the foundry's actual process.
- Welding SupervisorOwns welding crews and work controls on the actual product and code requirements.
- Lead WelderOwns hands-on welding and practical guidance for the welding team.
Industrial Maintenance & Plant Technicians 18 positions
Industrial Maintenance TechnicianCheck 480V three-phase electrical troubleshooting with NFPA 70E practice. Industrial ElectricianCheck State journeyman or industrial electrician license where required. Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianCheck integrated automation Mechatronic Systems Certification (SMSCP) or PMMI mechatronics certificates. MillwrightCheck Laser shaft alignment and precision leveling.
- Industrial Maintenance TechnicianCheck 480V three-phase electrical troubleshooting with NFPA 70E practice.
- Industrial ElectricianCheck State journeyman or industrial electrician license where required.
- Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianCheck integrated automation Mechatronic Systems Certification (SMSCP) or PMMI mechatronics certificates.
- MillwrightCheck Laser shaft alignment and precision leveling.
- PLC / Controls TechnicianCheck Online troubleshooting and edits in Studio 5000 / RSLogix or TIA Portal.
- Robotics TechnicianCheck industrial robot controllers, articulated robot controllers, robot motion controllers or robot cell controllers (industrial robot controllers robot operator or programming certification a plus).
- Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianCheck Loop checks and HART transmitter calibration.
- Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianCheck RETA CARO or CIRO.
- Maintenance MechanicOwns mechanical repairs restoring the plant's production equipment.
- Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianOwns mechanical and electrical troubleshooting across the assigned equipment.
- Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianOwns hydraulic and pneumatic systems supporting production motion.
- Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Owns plant boilers and utilities operated within required procedures.
- Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianOwns condition monitoring and useful findings for maintenance planning.
- Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianOwns repair and diagnosis of powered material-handling equipment.
- Maintenance Technician AOwns maintenance work assigned to your plant's A-grade technician.
- Maintenance Technician BOwns the repair and troubleshooting work defined in your B-grade position.
- Maintenance Technician COwns the maintenance tasks and support built into your C-grade position.
- Traveling MillwrightOwns machinery installation and alignment at changing industrial job sites.
Production Operators, Setup & Line Leads 8 positions
Production TechnicianCheck MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) a plus. Setup TechnicianCheck SMED / quick changeover. Line LeadCheck Runs a line hands-on (relieves, trains, holds rate). Skilled Machine OperatorOwns machine operation and in-process decisions beyond starting and stopping. Utility / Relief OperatorOwns coverage across qualified production stations during absences and breaks.
- Production TechnicianCheck MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) a plus.
- Setup TechnicianCheck SMED / quick changeover.
- Line LeadCheck Runs a line hands-on (relieves, trains, holds rate).
- Skilled Machine OperatorOwns machine operation and in-process decisions beyond starting and stopping.
- Utility / Relief OperatorOwns coverage across qualified production stations during absences and breaks.
- Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Owns on-the-job instruction and evidence that new operators can work safely.
- Senior Production TechnicianOwns difficult production work and independent process troubleshooting.
- Lead Production TechnicianOwns hands-on production support and guidance for other technicians.
Assembly, Electronics & Composites 12 positions
Skilled Mechanical AssemblerCheck Builds from complex drawings and BOMs. Electronics Assembler / SoldererCheck IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certification (CIS). Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerCheck IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification. g. electronics placement systems, electronics assembly systems, surface-mount placement equipment, electronics placement equipment). Control Panel BuilderCheck UL 508A shop practice.
- Skilled Mechanical AssemblerCheck Builds from complex drawings and BOMs.
- Electronics Assembler / SoldererCheck IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certification (CIS).
- Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerCheck IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
- SMT TechnicianCheck Pick-and-place programming and feeder setup (e.g. electronics placement systems, electronics assembly systems, surface-mount placement equipment, electronics placement equipment).
- Control Panel BuilderCheck UL 508A shop practice.
- Aircraft Structures AssemblerCheck Drilling, riveting and fastener installation to drawing.
- Composite TechnicianCheck Prepreg layup, vacuum bagging and autoclave cure.
- Electronics Test TechnicianOwns production tests and diagnosis of electronic assembly failures.
- Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Owns mechanical assembly and adjustment of manufactured production equipment.
- Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Owns controlled assembly of medical devices under cleanroom work instructions.
- Senior Electronics Test TechnicianOwns difficult electronic failure diagnosis beyond routine production tests.
- Lead Mechanical AssemblerOwns difficult assembly work and practical guidance during equipment builds.
Process Operators & Process Technicians 22 positions
Process TechnicianCheck Sets and adjusts process parameters from data, not guesswork. Injection Molding TechnicianCheck RJG training (Systematic Molding, Master Molder I). Extrusion TechnicianCheck Blown or cast film, sheet, profile or pipe lines. Flexographic Press OperatorCheck Plate mounting and anilox selection.
- Process TechnicianCheck Sets and adjusts process parameters from data, not guesswork.
- Injection Molding TechnicianCheck RJG training (Systematic Molding, Master Molder I).
- Extrusion TechnicianCheck Blown or cast film, sheet, profile or pipe lines.
- Flexographic Press OperatorCheck Plate mounting and anilox selection.
- Chemical OperatorCheck Runs batch tickets or SOPs, charges reactors and pulls samples.
- GMP Manufacturing TechnicianCheck cGMP documentation (batch records, ALCOA+).
- Bioprocess TechnicianCheck Upstream (bioreactors, media prep) or downstream (chromatography, UF/DF).
- Food Process OperatorCheck Thermal process control and CCP records.
- Semiconductor Fab TechnicianCheck Cleanroom protocol and gowning.
- Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianCheck PM and repair on etch, deposition, litho, implant or CMP tools.
- Battery Cell Production TechnicianCheck Dry room discipline.
- Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Owns web converting on the actual slitting, laminating or finishing process.
- Control Room (DCS) OperatorOwns process monitoring and response through the distributed control system.
- Batch Maker / CompounderOwns weighed additions and batch execution against a controlled formulation.
- Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Owns paper-machine operation and coordinated response to wet-end or dry-end problems.
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorOwns industrial treatment processes and discharge-related operating controls.
- Aseptic Fill OperatorOwns sterile filling work and controlled interventions in the filling environment.
- Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Owns solid-dose production on the specified processing equipment.
- Retort / Thermal Process OperatorOwns scheduled thermal processes and complete critical-control records.
- Brewer / Cellar OperatorOwns brewhouse or cellar work within the brewery's actual production process.
- Senior Process TechnicianOwns difficult process adjustments and diagnosis within established operating limits.
- Lead Process TechnicianOwns technical coordination of process setup and troubleshooting work.
Quality Inspection, Metrology & Lab Technicians 15 positions
Quality InspectorCheck Prints and GD&T. Quality TechnicianCheck SPC and gauge R&R. CMM ProgrammerCheck PC-DMIS or metrology programming software programming from CAD. Calibration TechnicianCheck ISO/IEC 17025 practice and traceable records. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Check Current AWS CWI. NDT TechnicianCheck Level II in the method under SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 (aerospace).
- Quality InspectorCheck Prints and GD&T.
- Quality TechnicianCheck SPC and gauge R&R.
- CMM ProgrammerCheck PC-DMIS or metrology programming software programming from CAD.
- Calibration TechnicianCheck ISO/IEC 17025 practice and traceable records.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Check Current AWS CWI.
- NDT TechnicianCheck Level II in the method under SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 (aerospace).
- QC Lab TechnicianCheck Wet chemistry and instruments (HPLC, GC, FTIR).
- Food Safety / QA TechnicianCheck HACCP certificate.
- First Article InspectorOwns first-article evidence connecting a new or changed part to its drawing.
- Receiving / Source InspectorOwns incoming or source inspection against supplier and drawing requirements.
- Metrology TechnicianOwns measurement methods and setups supporting defensible dimensional results.
- Microbiology Lab TechnicianOwns microbiological tests and sample handling under the laboratory's procedures.
- Environmental Monitoring TechnicianOwns planned environmental sampling and records in controlled production areas.
- Lead Quality InspectorOwns inspection work and practical guidance for other inspectors.
- Senior CMM ProgrammerOwns difficult CMM programs and measurement strategies for complex features.
Packaging Line & Sanitation Technicians 10 positions
Packaging TechnicianCheck Fillers, cappers, cartoners, case packers and palletizers. Line TechnicianCheck First-response mechanical fixes on a running line. Sanitation TechnicianCheck SSOP execution. CIP TechnicianCheck CIP cycle control (time, temperature, concentration) and verification records. Filler OperatorOwns filling-machine operation and checks protecting fill and package integrity.
- Packaging TechnicianCheck Fillers, cappers, cartoners, case packers and palletizers.
- Line TechnicianCheck First-response mechanical fixes on a running line.
- Sanitation TechnicianCheck SSOP execution.
- CIP TechnicianCheck CIP cycle control (time, temperature, concentration) and verification records.
- Filler OperatorOwns filling-machine operation and checks protecting fill and package integrity.
- Packaging OperatorOwns packaging work and in-process checks against the released pack specification.
- End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Owns finished-case flow and safe operation around end-of-line automation.
- Sanitation LeadOwns hands-on cleaning and practical guidance for sanitation crew members.
- Lead Packaging TechnicianOwns packaging-equipment repairs and technical guidance on line problems.
- Packaging Maintenance SupervisorOwns maintenance crews supporting packaging-equipment reliability.
Warehouse, Materials & Shipping 11 positions
Shipping & Receiving LeadCheck ERP / WMS transactions. Inventory Control SpecialistCheck Cycle counts and reconciliation in the ERP. 178) by truck class. Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCheck Overhead and gantry crane operation. Hazmat Shipping SpecialistCheck DOT hazmat employee training (49 CFR 172 Subpart H).
- Shipping & Receiving LeadCheck ERP / WMS transactions.
- Inventory Control SpecialistCheck Cycle counts and reconciliation in the ERP.
- Certified Forklift OperatorCheck OSHA powered industrial truck training (29 CFR 1910.178) by truck class.
- Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCheck Overhead and gantry crane operation.
- Hazmat Shipping SpecialistCheck DOT hazmat employee training (49 CFR 172 Subpart H).
- Warehouse LeadOwns hands-on warehouse work and daily coordination of other workers.
- Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Owns line feeding and correct material transactions in a live manufacturing operation.
- Production / Material ExpediterOwns follow-through on material shortages and work waiting between production steps.
- Kitting LeadOwns complete and traceable kits prepared for the production sequence.
- Shipping SupervisorOwns shipping crews and safe execution of the plant's outbound plan.
- Inventory Control LeadOwns hands-on inventory controls and coordination of cycle-count work.
No position matches. Describe the seat in the request form and we will tell you plainly whether we can help.
How should you use this page for your opening?
Manufacturing Headhunters lists positions by the work and the level of responsibility. Use the search box for a title you recognize, then check the family around it. A title may cover different duties at different plants. The page is a starting point for the search brief, not a rule about what your organization must call the job.
Does the work belong with an operator or a technical owner? An operator follows an established process and recognizes when it is out of control. A setup person changes the machine condition and proves the first piece. An engineer sets the method. Hiring against the wrong level leaves a gap even when the title looks familiar.
Which level of authority are you buying? A lead coordinates work while staying hands-on. A supervisor handles staffing and daily accountability. A manager sets priorities across teams. Ask which of those decisions the candidate has made, and whether they had the support staff your operation will or will not provide.
Can a neighboring title cover the opening? Compare the actual duties before ruling it out. Some plants combine materials planning with purchasing. Others separate quality systems from line quality. The alternate titles on a role page help with that discussion, but they do not make unlike responsibilities interchangeable.
What should we clarify before a search?
Does the work belong with an operator or a technical owner? An operator follows an established process and recognizes when it is out of control. A setup person changes the machine condition and proves the first piece. An engineer sets the method.
What information matters most on /positions/?
Does the work belong with an operator or a technical owner? An operator follows an established process and recognizes when it is out of control. A setup person changes the machine condition and proves the first piece. An engineer sets the method. Hiring against the wrong level leaves a gap even when the title looks familiar.
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The Six-Step Search
What do you get before interviewing?
1. Search CalibrationYou get a hiring brief that separates the work, reporting authority and non-negotiable requirements. We agree what would make a candidate worth an interview before contacting anyone. 2. Market MappingYou get a defined search pool, not a reposted vacancy.
1. Search Calibration
You get a hiring brief that separates the work, reporting authority and non-negotiable requirements. We agree what would make a candidate worth an interview before contacting anyone.
2. Market Mapping
You get a defined search pool, not a reposted vacancy. We identify the kinds of plants and teams where people already handle comparable equipment, processes and operating demands.
3. Professional Contact Intelligence
You get a way to reach working people directly. We check professional contact routes and approach candidates discreetly, without making your plant or vacancy public unless you approve.
4. Persistent Personalized Outreach
You get individual conversations about the actual opening. We explain the work, shift and location, ask whether a move makes sense, and follow up without pretending every person is interested.
5. Live Candidate Qualification
You get evidence of fit before spending interview time. We talk through decisions, equipment, results and reasons for moving, then distinguish direct experience from skills that would need support.
6. Candidate Intelligence and Process Support
You get a focused short list with the information behind it. We explain motivation, practical constraints and concerns, support interviews, and keep offer decisions with your hiring team.
What should we discuss first?
Manufacturing Headhunters lists positions by the work and the level of responsibility. Use the search box for a title you recognize, then check the family around it. A title may cover different duties at different plants. The page is a starting point for the search brief, not a rule about what your organization must call the job.
What should we settle first about Positions we recruit?
Manufacturing Headhunters lists positions by the work and the level of responsibility. Use the search box for a title you recognize, then check the family around it. A title may cover different duties at different plants. The page is a starting point for the search brief, not a rule about what your organization must call the job.
What should you know before sending positions we recruit?
A letter grade is not a portable job definition. One machining plant may use an A grade for someone who sets up independently; another may use it for a particular pay classification. Tell us what the person can decide without asking a supervisor.
When do you pay a recruiting fee?
No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire. The signed recruiting agreement sets the fee basis and payment terms. Sending an opening does not itself commit you to a fee or an exclusive arrangement.
How long does it take to see a short list?
We discuss the search conditions before describing a realistic next step. Shift, location, equipment match and the candidate's reasons for moving all matter. We do not promise a shortlist date before understanding the opening.
How do you handle counteroffers?
We ask what is driving the move before introducing a candidate. We discuss what might change if the current employer offers more money or a different job. Your team still decides whether that person's motivation fits the opening.
What replacement terms apply?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
What do you not do?
We do not bill hourly for a standard permanent search, repost a job-board ad as a search, or supply high-volume general labor. Retainers are not the default. Any different arrangement must be agreed in writing.
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A letter grade is not a portable job definition. One machining plant may use an A grade for someone who sets up independently; another may use it for a particular pay classification. Tell us what the person can decide without asking a supervisor. The same check matters when you select a lead title: teaching an operator is not the same responsibility as controlling staffing or approving a process change.