Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

Should You Use a Recruiter to Find Your Next Manufacturing Leader? 405

Apr 26, 2024

Recruiting expert Trevor O'Malley discusses finding the right fit for manufacturing leaders. Topics include using LinkedIn, cultural alignment, hiring employed candidates, and the importance of effective communication in leadership recruitment.

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Trevor O'Malley

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Quick takeaways

Recruiters play a vital role in matching candidates with industry fluency to the right job roles.

Understanding the nuances of manufacturing-related positions and culture fit is crucial to successful recruitment.

Finding recruiters with a deep understanding of manufacturing jargon and job requirements ensures better candidate selection.

Deep dives

The Importance of Sales and Marketing for Manufacturing Growth

Developing a brand that resonates with customers and focusing on specific niches helps attract relevant business opportunities. Effective marketing materials and campaigns, like email newsletters and webinars, enhance communication of value propositions. Engaging in positive sales pressure ensures a steady flow of work with good margins, ensuring financial stability for manufacturing businesses.

Introduction

5min

Strategies for Successful Sales and Marketing in Manufacturing

7min

Origins and Growth of a Cider Marketing Platform

2min

Recruiting Challenges in Manufacturing

16min

Insights on Hiring for a Regional Sales Role and the Value of Personal Interactions in Recruitment

5min

Navigating Work-Life Balance and Talent Recruitment in Manufacturing Leadership

2min

Recruiting for Manufacturing Leadership Roles

11min

Are you the type of manufacturing leader who prefers to do everything yourself? You learn and innovate as you go, right? We’ve learned from experience: There is an art and a science to recruiting. I’ve muddled through using LinkedIn Recruiter to make some hires. And while it’s a great tool, it can only do so much.

So in this episode of MakingChips, Trevor O’Malley joins us to discuss all aspects of recruiting, from finding the right technical fit to the right person for your culture. Because if you can’t recruit the right people, you won’t be MakingChips, and you won’t make money. BAM!

Segments

[0:13] Join the AMT Community
[3:36] Machine Shop Master Class
[10:41] Introducing Trevor O’Malley
[13:54] Trevor’s favorite memory of AME
[15:22] Understand the world of recruiting
[20:30] Everyone needs to be on LinkedIn
[22:35] Connecting the right people to the right culture
[34:27] Recruiting people who are already employed

Resources mentioned on this episode

Join the AMT Community!
ProShop ERP
CiderScene
Connect with Trevor O’Malley on LinkedIn

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Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

Should You Use a Recruiter to Find Your Next Manufacturing Leader? 405

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Sales and Marketing for Manufacturing Growth

Recruiting the Right Fit for Manufacturing Roles

Cultural Fit and Industry Expertise in Recruitment

Strategies for Effective Recruiter Selection

The Role of Intake Calls in Recruiter Engagement

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts