Staff for manufacturing
An empty spot on the line costs money every day. We recruit operators and production workers at pace, without letting the quality of the selection suffer.
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How do you find production staff?
You recruit production staff with visible campaigns in the region, an honest message about the work, shifts and salary, and an application that takes a few minutes on a phone. After that, speed is everything: someone who applies today wants clarity this week. For volume recruitment, a tight selection and follow-up route comes on top.
How we handle volume recruitmentThe manufacturing labor market: pace wins
Anyone recruiting in manufacturing competes with staffing agencies, distribution centers and every other employer in the region looking for hands. The target group compares on practical terms: what do I earn, which shifts will I work, how do I get there, and how soon can I start. The company that gives clarity fastest usually wins the candidate.
That's why recruiting in this sector comes down to two things: standing out with a concrete offer, and following up at pace. A candidate who hears nothing for two days has usually already started somewhere else.
A permanent team instead of constant inflow stress
Many manufacturers lean on temp workers out of necessity, with high costs and high turnover as a result. Our angle: build structural inflow under your own name. A white-label approach where candidates choose your company, not an agency, pays for itself in commitment and retention. How that compares to temp staffing is covered in RPO or staffing agency.
Team leaders and maintenance too
There are more roles around the line than on it: team leaders, quality staff, planners and the maintenance team. Each needs its own route, from campaigns to sourcing. Within a partnership, every role group gets its own approach, just as we decide per vacancy.
What works for production vacancies
Examples of tactics that work well in this sector. The exact mix follows from the analysis of your situation.
- Regional campaigns with an honest offer
- Salary, shifts and the work itself made concrete. The target group decides on practical grounds, so the message has to be practical.
- Mobile application in minutes
- No resume, no cover letter. A few targeted questions, and we call back the same day.
- Selecting for reliability
- At volume, it's about numbers that stay. We screen for motivation and feasibility, not just availability.
- A talent pool for the next peak
- Reserve candidates stay in the picture under your name, so the next round starts faster.
PROOF FROM THE SECTOR
Manufacturers who led the way
Brekerz
A demolition company, but with a twist. They don’t demolish—they break. They know how to get things done while breaking with precision and care. Think of it as a high-end version of demolition work, catering to both businesses and individuals. We had the pleasure of working with Brekerz.
Holland Pharma
Holland Pharma is a full-service supplier of drugstore and health products. With an extensive assortment of around 75,000 products, they are a key wholesaler. They were looking to fill various management positions, and we successfully delivered!
Methorst
Methorst is the go-to specialist in suction and blowing technology. Whether it’s roof gravel, soil, shells or sand; they are the ultimate alternative to traditional digging and shoveling. We supported Methorst in finding both office staff and field workers (earthmoving specialists), and with great success. The campaign delivered the right people in no time, combining smart targeting with a strong employer brand message.
Frequently asked questions about production recruitment
Getting the line staffed ?
Tell us how many people you need and when. We'll show you how we make it happen.
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