The 2021 Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute Manufacturing Talent study found that US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. Senior leadership roles could be among these unfilled jobs.
Attracting top talent for senior leadership roles in manufacturing is essential for business success. Leaders guide the organization and make decisions that impact its longevity. Therefore, you need the right talent in place for business continuity.
Implement these tips to attract top talent for senior leadership roles in manufacturing.
Maintain an Attractive Work Environment
An attractive manufacturing work environment strengthens employee engagement, productivity, and performance. These factors increase job satisfaction, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates.
An attractive work environment supports a high-functioning workforce to facilitate business operations and elevate the bottom line. These activities attract top talent to senior leadership roles.
The following tips can help you maintain an attractive work environment:
- Offer increased pay and opportunities for bonuses. Employees appreciate earning more income to cover the rising cost of living.
- Provide generous paid time off (PTO). Examples include vacation days, sick days, and mental health days.
- Offer a flexible schedule when possible. If employees cannot set their work hours, consider flexible start and end times or a compressed workweek.
- Provide tools and technologies to make employees’ jobs easier. These factors elevate productivity, performance, and job satisfaction.
- Offer perks such as snacks in the breakroom or monthly lunches. Expressing employee appreciation increases morale.
- Encourage managers to listen to their employees. Employees appreciate sharing constructive feedback and seeing their ideas implemented.
Prioritize Technology
Implementing new technologies increases efficiency and productivity. These activities decrease waste and production costs. They also help attract top talent for senior leadership roles.
Manufacturing technologies support essential functions such as:
- Analyzing data to gain insights into business operations and make informed decisions.
- Using AI and robotics to automate manufacturing processes.
- Implementing augmented reality (AR) to visualize the manufacturing process, track data, and elevate quality assurance.
- Using 3D printing to produce products without dedicated equipment or tooling.
Focus on Upskilling
Upskilling helps employees develop skills to be more successful in their roles. This process is essential as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, digitization, and other technologies transform manufacturing.
Continuously upskilling your manufacturing workforce attracts top talent for senior leadership roles. These leaders want to work for firms that continuously innovate and advance.
Consider offering upskilling tools and resources through on-the-job training, online platforms, or covering tuition for offsite courses and training. These activities help maintain your manufacturing firm’s competitive edge.
Work with a Manufacturing Recruitment Firm
Partner with a recruitment firm that specializes in manufacturing:
- The firm has a vast network of active and passive manufacturing candidates.
- Some candidates have the skills, experience, and qualifications you need for senior leadership roles.
- You meet with a recruiter to discuss your senior leadership needs in depth.
- The recruiter sends a few qualified, vetted candidates to interview.
- You choose the best candidate.
- The recruiter negotiates the job offer on the candidate’s behalf.
- The recruiter regularly follows up to ensure your complete satisfaction.
- You can request a replacement at no charge if the candidate does not work out.
Partner with Connectology
Connectology can provide top talent to fill senior leadership roles in manufacturing for your Wisconsin- or Minnesota-based company. Learn more today.
