The Future-Ready Hiring Playbook

Addressing Shifting Skill Demands in Manufacturing

Is Your Manufacturing Recruitment Strategy Built for Today’s Skill Demands? 

The U.S. manufacturing sector is booming, driven by government initiatives and investments. However, with 3.8 million workers needed by 2033—and nearly half of those positions at risk of going unfilled—manufacturers face a critical talent shortage. 

This essential guide provides manufacturing leaders with actionable strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring long-term success and a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry.

What's Inside?
  • Practical steps to build an employer brand that resonates with top talent
  • Data-driven insights into the latest manufacturing workforce trends
  • Expert tips for leveraging innovative recruitment tools and AI solutions
  • Proven methods to attract top candidates and strengthen your pipeline

What You'll Learn

  • This comprehensive guide is packed with actionable insights and proven tactics to help your organization:

  • Adapt to Emerging Skill Demands

    Stay ahead as technology and market shifts reshape workforce needs by rethinking how you identify, attract, and develop talent.

  • Overcome Talent Shortages

    Discover strategies to address skill gaps, recruit diverse talent, and retain your workforce for long-term success.

  • Leverage Recruitment Technology

    Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and AI-powered platforms to streamline hiring and identify top candidates faster.

  • Build Future-Ready Recruitment Strategies

    Learn recruitment tactics that focus on skills, appeal to diverse candidates, and win top talent over competitors.

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Who is Hueman?

Your Trusted Partner in Manufacturing Recruitment Process Outsourcing

At Hueman, we provide Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions tailored to the unique needs of the manufacturing industry.

Whether you’re facing talent shortages, shifting workforce demands, or a need for specialized skills, we can develop customized strategies to streamline your hiring processes and deliver a robust pipeline of high-quality candidates.

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Partner Success

Discover how we’ve helped top manufacturing firms streamline hiring and build high-performing teams. Our tailored recruitment strategies have boosted efficiency, reduced downtime, and driven growth.

How We Made 60 Key Hires in Six Months for a National Building Products Distribution Partner

Our national building products distribution partner was looking for a way to assist their internal recruitment team as they prepared for their busiest season, which also coincided with the start of home improvement projects and construction in the northern parts of the U.S. 
 
Over the course of the six-month project, our recruiters made a total of 60 hires: 27 salary hires over six months, with an average time to fill of 33 days, and 33 hourly hires over 3.5 months, with an average time to fill of 11 days. 
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Hueman Hires Over 200 Salaried Employees for U.S. Manufacturer of Steel Products

Hueman RPO partnered with a leading solar panel manufacturer to tackle their recruitment challenges. With limited internal resources, they needed a partner to ensure hiring goals were met efficiently and effectively.

Over the course of the engagement, Hueman successfully hired over 1,400 employees, exceeding the partner's hiring goals by 37%. This achievement not only filled critical positions but also contributed to the company's growth in the renewable energy sector.

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