Industrial & Manufacturing Specialty

More restrictive governmental regulations, a greater competitive global environment, a stronger demand for cost efficiencies and the need for candidates to have more diverse set of skills are just some of the challenges facing the industrial and manufacturing sectors. As competition grows and margins tighten, manufacturers are looking for new sources of innovation and new ways to manage their assets and squeeze costs out of their operations.

The days of being fully employable thanks to a technically sound background alone are over. “Soft skills” are needed to complete the candidate. Teamwork, communications skills and an understanding of information technology are just a few of the added-value skills now needed. It is imperative for companies to be more flexible and adaptable than they were ten years ago. While investing in new technology and retooling are part of the solution, investments in human capital will be the source of the greatest business gains.

Handler and Associates Understands the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry.

The key goal of our industrial and manufacturing practice group is to conduct efficient, seamless searches. Our ability to identify existing and potential high caliber candidates is well recognized.

Our consultants are supported by a high caliber in house research team using the latest assignment management technology. This group serves clients involved within a broad range of product group including the fabrication of metals, plastics and raw materials to wholesale distribution and logistics.

Our associates possess strong individual industry knowledge regarding the newest processes, techniques and trends that drive the manufacturing industry. This consistent market focus and contact has enabled our firm to maintain an accurate, active database of thousands of executives and other top performers within the many segments of the industry. Our ability to assess your business at a strategic level and define your staffing needs gives you a distinct competitive edge.

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