Industrial & Engineering
Manufacturing
In an effort to reduce costs, manufacturers have relocated operations to lower-cost countries, focused around industrial hubs which have increased competition for talent at a local level. These changes require business leaders who have strong international experience to relocate entire manufacturing operations or manage a gradual scale-up of output from a new site while managing a reduction in another, and the ability to do so with minimal disruption.
Industry Challenges
Alongside this, the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques and advances in robotics have created new skills and leaders with experience in new manufacturing technology such as 3D printing, robotics, and the industrial internet of things and in high demand.
Relocating operations and site selection is a significant undertaking in terms of capital expenditure and future strategy within the manufacturing industry. A thorough understanding of the talent implications such as availability of skills, competitor activity, compensation and benefits levels and recruitment strategies and how this compares across multiple potential locations can provide the intelligence required to make the right decision and mitigate any risks.
Our Solutions
Our Experience
Talent research specialists in the manufacturing industry.
From establishing new talent pools and supporting business growth to identifying leadership teams who can help the company meet new customer demands, our insights will give your talent acquisition strategy an unparalleled advantage.
The Armstrong Craven team are experts in talent research and are always ready to support companies as they grow with the industry.
The UK manufacturing industry currently accounts for 45% of total exports, totalling £275bn and contributes 11% of GVA.
Commercial Director, UK
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