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First Search America

First Search America, Inc. is a specialized recruitment firm focused on the Food and AgriBusiness sectors, bringing more than three decades of experience to clients across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded by industry veteran Jim Fowler, who began his recruiting career in 1981 and established First Search America in 1995, the company is known for integrity, deep domain expertise, and a consultative approach that aligns talent with the precise operational, technical, and leadership needs of food producers and processors. The firms team of dedicated consultants works nationwide on all salaried roles from production supervisors through to CEOs, with a proven track record across Poultry, Beef, Pork, and broader food processing. Their search portfolio spans plant and complex leadership (Complex Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager), production management across first, second, further, and fully cooked processing, as well as HR (from generalists to complex HR managers), Finance & Accounting (plant accountants), EHS and food safety (Safety Manager, Environmental Health & Safety Manager, HACCP and quality leaders), Quality Assurance (QA Manager, QA Supervisor, HACCP Coordinator, Quality Process Engineer), Logistics and Shipping, R&D, Engineering (plant, project, industrial, environmental), Maintenance and Refrigeration (managers, supervisors, technicians), Sanitation leadership, and Feed Mill management. First Search America supports clients with contingency, retained, and preferred search models, underpinned by an extensive proprietary database of more than 25,000 candidates and robust nationwide networking. For employers, the firm emphasizes cultural fit, performance history, and valid reasons for career change to ensure long-term success; for candidates, they maintain strict confidentiality and never charge applicant fees, with all fees paid by client companies. Recognized for speaking the language of food operations, the team combines industry insight with disciplined search execution to deliver the best available talent that keeps plants running safely, efficiently, and compliantly while improving yields, quality, and operational performance.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQArdmore, United States

Safire Partners

Safire Partners is an executive search firm focused on recruiting top leadership talent for emerging and high-growth companies, with a track record visible across its public searches and client industry pages. Operating as a boutique, research-driven partner, the firm supports founders, boards, and investors with retained executive search tailored to venture-backed and innovation-led organizations. Safire Partners is notably active across frontier technology and digital platforms, with sector experience spanning aviation and space systemswhere clients include AirMap, Astra, CesiumAstro, Heart Aerospace, ICON Aircraft, LeoLabs, Reliable Robotics, SpinLaunch, and Vastas well as adtech and data-driven marketing ecosystems that feature Adconion, Airpush, CAKE, DataLucent, Factual, GiddyUp, Gravity, Idealab, Invoca, MarketShare, and others. The firms work concentrates on C-suite and senior leadership roles across engineering, product, data, operations, finance, go-to-market, and people functions, bringing rigor to candidate research, calibrated assessments, and stakeholder alignment so that crucial hires are made with confidence and clarity. Its consultants emphasize deep market mapping, methodical evaluation, and narrative-driven candidate engagement to surface leaders who fit both the technical mandate and the cultural arc of fast-scaling companies. Equally, Safire Partners is comfortable navigating the specialized needs of hardware-intensive and regulated environmentssuch as aerospace and aviationwhile also understanding the pace, metrics, and platform dynamics of SaaS, adtech, and broader digital business models. By remaining tightly connected to founders and investors and by curating a continuously refreshed network of operating executives, the firm delivers searches that balance speed with diligence, confidentiality with transparency, and shortlists with real optionality. Through its portfolio of completed and ongoing assignments, Safire Partners demonstrates consistent capability in helping companies at inflection points secure leaders who can build, scale, and transform.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData SciencePublishingOnline MediaSupply Chain Management

HQBeverly Hills, United States

Evans & James Executive Search Consultants

Evans & James Executive Search Consultants is a specialist recruitment firm founded in 1992 that connects companies, candidates, and careers across the plastics, packaging, chemicals, glass, and systems integration sectors. Operating with a deep manufacturing and engineering focus, the firm recruits for critical leadership and functional roles including C-suite and directors, plant management, manufacturing operations, engineering, and sales. Their philosophy is built on direct communication, realistic expectations, and trust, applying a proven search methodology refined over more than three decades to deliver precise, long-term matches. Evans & James partners closely with clients to understand their niche, culture, and growth goals, conducting detailed research and leveraging a cultivated network of industry talent to identify and engage highly specialized professionals, including passive candidates who align with business needs. Known in the U.S. plastics and packaging community for expertise and integrity, the firm has supported organizations across every vertical of the industryfrom materials and chemical producers to converters, equipment manufacturers, and industrial systems integratorsby sourcing hard-to-find leaders who drive operational excellence and commercial performance. For candidates, Evans & James acts as a trusted advocate, emphasizing confidentiality, stability, and career progression while targeting opportunities that advance long-term objectives. Their process balances technical proficiency with cultural fit, ensuring that each placement strengthens team dynamics and supports sustained results. With a track record of success and endorsements from industry executives, Evans & James brings focused market insight, disciplined execution, and a commitment to service that consistently exceeds expectations for both hiring organizations and accomplished professionals seeking their next step.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQMarietta, United States

Spectrum Staffing

Spectrum Staffing is a Georgia-based staffing firm specializing in advanced manufacturing and technical talent, headquartered in Duluth at 2675 Breckinridge Boulevard, Suite 160. Serving employers and job seekers across the state since 1999, the company delivers a high-touch, consultative approach focused on precision fit, culture alignment, and lasting partnerships. Spectrum supports a wide range of specialized environments including Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation Manufacturing, Custom Cable Manufacturing and Wire Harnessing, Electronic Manufacturing, Mechanitronics Manufacturing and Engineering, Networking and Communications, Precision Machining and Fabrication, Communications Networking Production, Production, Distribution, and Information Technology. Engagement models are tailored to client needs, with capabilities spanning temporary and temp-to-hire staffing, contract/project-based assignments, and direct placement for critical full-time roles. Typical placements include technicians, machinists, quality and production specialists, warehouse and distribution personnel, as well as engineers and IT/networking professionals who keep complex operations running smoothly. Candidates benefit from a transparent process grounded in thorough screening and in-person interviews, weekly direct-deposit pay, and eligibility for holiday and vacation pay upon meeting tenure requirements. Employers gain access to a curated network of highly skilled, technically focused talent for specialized manufacturing, production, and warehouse needs, supported by experienced recruiters who understand the demands of modern industrial environments. Recognized within the local business community, Spectrum has been honored in Gwinnett County, including being named an MVP by Partnership Gwinnett in 2018 and a finalist for the Gwinnett Chamber Pinnacle Small Business Awards, and is an active member of regional organizations such as the Gwinnett Chamber. With integrated Aviont4echnology powering job search and onboarding, Spectrum combines personal service with efficient workflows, enabling faster, higher-quality hiring outcomes for Georgias manufacturers, producers, and warehousing companies.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecomSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQDuluth, United States

Samuel Alexander Consulting

Samuel Alexander Consulting is an AI-driven recruitment partner dedicated to specialist construction, combining deep sector knowledge with advanced talent systems to help contractors and consulting engineers hire faster, more reliably, and at scale. The firm focuses on labor-scarce, technically complex domains including geotechnical and deep foundations, data center and mission-critical builds, marine and waterfront construction, heavy civil and infrastructure, environmental services, and design-build delivery, as well as supporting consulting engineering firms that design and manage these projects. By running 24/7 automated sourcing across 100+ data sources, it continuously maps talent, builds recurring pipelines, and reduces time-to-fill from weeks to days. Technical screening goes beyond titles, evaluating candidates by project types, construction methods, equipment, and site conditions to ensure genuine alignment with field realities. Through a transparent Talent Portal, clients view live pipelines updated daily, market intelligence on supply, demand and competition, enriched candidate profiles, and weekly shortlists delivered directly to their dashboard—removing administrative friction so hiring teams can focus on interviews and selection. Core role families span field and operations (superintendents, safety, QA/QC), on-site leadership (construction managers), technical delivery (field engineers, project management, estimators and preconstruction), design and structural disciplines including geotechnical, and digital coordination roles such as BIM managers, alongside leadership appointments across the operation. Engagements are structured with a predictable monthly investment that replaces legacy 20–30% contingency fees, enabling multi-placement potential and long-term talent pooling that compounds over time. With presence in the US and UK, Samuel Alexander Consulting supports contractors and engineering firms seeking to out-hire and out-scale competitors while improving quality and cost predictability. The result is a scalable, data-rich recruitment model that pairs sector specialists with AI-driven execution to deliver faster hiring, higher-quality talent, and a sustainable competitive edge for construction organizations operating in the most demanding environments.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationManagement Consulting

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

Setting Out Solutions Group

Setting Out Solutions Group Limited (SOS Group) is a specialist civil engineering recruitment agency connecting contractors with proven professionals across the UK. Headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire, the firm combines over 20 years of director-level experience with deep market knowledge to deliver fast, reliable hiring solutions that align with the unique demands of infrastructure and construction projects. SOS Group supports programmes across Highways & Roads, Water & Energy, Marine & Airports, Groundworks & Earthworks, and wider Infrastructure & Utilities, supplying talent that can contribute from day one. Its consultants recruit across core white-collar project functions, including Site & Setting Out Engineers, Section & Senior Engineers, Site Managers & Agents, Project & Contracts Managers, and Planners, Pre-Construction and Commercial staff. The company provides strategic permanent recruitment for long-term capability building alongside agile freelance/contract resourcing to cover peaks, specialist skills, and project-critical milestones, always focused on fit, readiness, and delivery. Working nationwide, SOS Group prioritises clear communication and tailored shortlists, leveraging an extensive network and rigorous screening to ensure candidates meet the specific technical, safety, and project requirements of civil engineering environments. Clients value the firm’s sector focus, speed, and accountability throughout the sourcing lifecycle, while candidates benefit from guidance on roles, market trends, and opportunities aligned to their experience and goals. With a commitment to trust, transparency, and project outcomes, Setting Out Solutions Group serves as a dependable bridge between high-calibre civil engineering professionals and the contractors and infrastructure owners driving the UK’s transport, utilities, environmental and energy agendas.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionDistributionPublic TransitOil & Gas

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

Simon James IT

Simon James IT (SJIT) is a family-run, specialist technology recruitment consultancy founded in 2006 and headquartered in the City of London with a second office in Shenfield, Essex. Managed by the original founder, the firm focuses on niche IT roles and delivers a tailored, personal service to both clients and candidates, combining the pace of a boutique agency with the rigour of seasoned consultants. With thousands of registered IT professionals and deep domain knowledge, SJIT commits to presenting relevant shortlists within 48 hours of receiving a brief, enabling hiring teams to meet pressing project and delivery timelines. Its coverage spans the full technology stack and seniority, including Development (Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, React), Mobile (iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin/Objective‑C), Middleware (Documentum, WebSphere, SharePoint), Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud; PaaS, SaaS, IaaS), Testing (QA, Automation, Performance, Selenium), Databases (SQL, Oracle, SAP, Sybase) and Data Warehousing/BI (BO, Cognos, SSRS, SSAS), as well as senior and leadership appointments across Business Analysis, Project and Programme Management, and CTO roles. SJIT delivers permanent and contract recruitment solutions and, through its independently managed consultancy arm SJ Infrastructure & Technology Services, offers fixed‑price statements of work for larger initiatives, particularly where middleware and integration expertise are critical. The firm’s consultative approach supports candidates with market insights and career guidance while providing clients with transparent, outcome‑focused hiring processes that align to budget and timescales. Trusted by global brands across technology, financial services, and media, including Dell, Cognizant, UBS, NTT DATA, FIS and Sky, SJIT has built long‑term relationships by consistently supplying scarce skills for complex environments. Whether scaling engineering teams, securing specialist consultants, or appointing senior technology leaders, Simon James IT helps businesses and talented professionals achieve more by uniting precision sourcing, market expertise and responsive delivery.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceContent CreationPublic RelationsAdvertising

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Central Executive Search

Central Executive Search is a boutique executive recruiting firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over three decades of proven performance connecting specialized manufacturing companies with high-impact talent. The firm focuses exclusively on the materials and manufacturing ecosystem, placing professionals across pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA), coatings, converting, packaging, paper, plastics, polymers, and electronics manufacturing. Acting as an extension of each clients recruitment function, Central Executive Search emphasizes confidentiality and the careful handling of proprietary information while executing targeted searches for hard-to-find skill sets. Their team leverages a continuously updated database and deep industry network to move quickly and precisely, filling roles across engineering, R&D, quality, operations, supply chain, sales, product management, and leadership. Employers benefit from a streamlined process supported by transparent fees, an employer portal, and direct job order submission, while candidates gain access to relevant openings, personalized guidance, and practical career resources through the firms blog on interviewing and offer negotiation. With a long-standing presence in PSA, tapes, die-cutting, packaging films, converting, and related materials technologies, Central Executive Search brings nuanced understanding of materials science, process engineering, and end-use applications spanning industrial and electronics markets. Their approach blends rigorous vetting, clear communication, and relationship-driven service to ensure technical and cultural fit. Whether the need is for a pivotal individual contributor or a senior executive, Central Executive Search delivers permanent and executive placements with speed and discretion, helping manufacturers build teams that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQRichmond Heights, United States

Elucidate Staffing

Elucidate Staffing is a specialized recruitment partner dedicated to the engineering and environmental markets, helping organizations and professionals thrive at the intersection of technology, energy, land use, and remediation. Founded in 2024, the firm was created to simplify how employers and candidates engage with a staffing partner by making the hiring journey transparent, efficient, and outcomes-focused. Elucidate delivers Total Talent Solutions tailored to the unique demands of environmental services and engineering disciplines, supporting businesses through growth cycles, project surges, and strategic expansions. Its core services span permanent recruitment for critical hires, temporary staffing for flexible project and workload coverage, and temporary-to-permanent pathways that de-risk decision-making and ensure long-term fit. With a consultative approach that centers on understanding each clients operating environment, culture, and technical priorities, Elucidate aligns talent to business objectives across sectors experiencing strong momentum, including renewable energy, utilities, water management, land development, and environmental remediation. For candidates, the firm provides attentive guidance to clarify goals, surface the right opportunities, and accelerate career progression in high-impact roles. For employers, Elucidate builds agile recruitment plans to scale teams, compress time-to-hire, and elevate employer brand by delivering a consistent, candidate-centric experience. The team focuses on precision matching across white-collar engineering roles and field-based operational talent, emphasizing safety, compliance, and performance in both office and site settings. Whether the requirement is direct hire for leadership and technical specialists, short-term deployment for project milestones, or a bridge-to-hire arrangement that validates mutual fit, Elucidate brings market insight and disciplined execution to every search. The result is lasting matches that strengthen organizations and advance careers within the engineering and environmental industries.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingTotal Talent MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningCommercial Real EstateConstructionArchitecture

HQAmarillo, United States

KYDA Partners Ltd

KYDA Partners Ltd is a multi-disciplinary executive search and talent management consultancy that connects, manages, and places exceptional leaders across Real Estate & Residential Construction, Water & Environment, and Medical & Life Sciences. Operating as strategic partners rather than transactional recruiters, the firm supports start-ups, SMEs, and global organizations with leadership solutions that encompass executive search, succession planning, and interim appointments. KYDAs service model spans contingent search for rapid access to its extensive candidate portfolio, retained search for discreet and meticulous headhunting, and bespoke partnership programs that deliver deep market intelligence, robust talent pipelines, and comprehensive reporting to inform workforce strategy. Guided by core values of Integrity, Reliability, and Commitment, the team applies a rigorous process that starts with organizational analysis, followed by detailed brief and competency framework development, and a tailored search strategy designed to deliver results within agreed timeframes. Their sector specialistscovering real estate, water and environmental services, and medical and life sciencescombine domain expertise with advanced data capabilities to map markets thoroughly, benchmark leadership competencies, and secure high-impact appointments. With a transatlantic footprint reflected in both UK and US contact points, KYDA Partners brings accessibility and collaboration to every engagement, ensuring transparent communication and a proactive delivery mindset. The firms consultants are experienced in complex, confidential mandates where cultural alignment and long-term performance matter as much as technical capability, and are equally adept at commercial and technical leadership searches, including sales management roles in water technology and senior appointments in medical devices and residential construction. By investing in innovative tools and rigorous research while maintaining the highest level of human interaction, KYDA Partners consistently builds enduring relationships and delivers leadership outcomes that strengthen organizational culture and performance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionMental Health CareVeterinaryOil & Gas

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

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