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Top Candidate Recruiting

Top Candidate Recruiting is a dedicated manufacturing and engineering recruiting firm that connects manufacturers across the U.S. with job seekers who are the right technical match and cultural fit for long-term success. Led by president Betty Serafino, the firm brings more than 20 years of hands-on manufacturing experience in quality, process engineering, and management, so clients and candidates work with a partner that truly understands plant environments, production pressures, and the competencies that drive throughput, quality, and safety. TCR recruits across core industrial verticals including automotive, aerospace, stamping, plastics injection molding, CNC machining, die casting, metal fabrication, foundry, electronics, extrusions, welding, food processing, and medical device manufacturing. Employers benefit from a consultative search process that defines must-have skills, desired outcomes, and culture, then targets passive and active talent for roles from skilled trades and technicians to engineers, quality professionals, supervisors, and site leaders. The team is known for attentive communication, integrity, and responsiveness, validating fit through structured conversations and continuous feedback loopsa reputation echoed in client testimonials praising thorough discovery, adaptability, and results on tough-to-fill assignments. For candidates, TCR offers candid guidance, interview preparation, and transparent updates, helping professionals evaluate opportunities, relocation considerations, and career progression with confidence. Recent searches span Quality Manager (aerospace), Tool Maker, and Industrial Maintenance Technician, reflecting breadth from shop floor expertise to leadership positions. Whether the need is a critical permanent hire, confidential management search, or short-term contract support to meet surge demand, TCR focuses on delivering the right talent so companies realize higher productivity, on-time delivery, stronger teams, and better work-life balance. Operating nationwide, Top Candidate Recruiting blends real manufacturing insight with disciplined recruiting to help organizations stay ahead of their competition with a capable, motivated workforce.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefensePharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyMedical Devices

HQCarmel, United States

3C - Career Consulting Company

3C – Career Consulting Company is a boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm headquartered in Munich, Germany, dedicated for more than two decades to one core mission: executive search that meets the highest standards. Founded in 2001, the firm leverages consultants with real management experience to conduct peer-to-peer assessments and apply modern headhunting methodologies that reliably reach high-caliber, often passive, candidates. 3C supports “European Champions” on both sides of the Rhine, helping companies strengthen leadership teams for long-term success across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond. Its offering spans executive search for permanent leadership roles, interim management delivered in partnership with GOiNTERIM for rapid, expert coverage of transformation and leadership gaps, and assessment and evaluation services that underpin rigorous selection and development decisions. Recognized repeatedly as a FOCUS Top Best Executive Search in Germany (2021–2024) and winner of Headhunter of the Year in 2018, 3C combines trust, sensitivity, expertise, and a well-established network to complete projects in two to three months, with more than 2,000 successful recruitments delivered by a team of 17 professionals. The firm maintains a global footprint through TES International—an alliance of boutique executive search partners in key business hubs worldwide—and operates alongside its French subsidiary INDSIDE, ensuring clients benefit from local insight with international reach. Industry strengths include automotive; software, technology and platforms; cybersecurity; plastics; consumer goods; aerospace, defense and marine; semiconductors; financial and professional services; life sciences; and energy. Guided by convictions around excellence, sustainability, honesty, appreciation, and empathy, 3C prioritizes transparent communication, long-term fit, and inclusive, opportunity-driven hiring. With 11 core industries, 15 international partners, and seven consecutive years honored as a top executive search provider, 3C stands as a trusted partner for organizations seeking expert and executive talent capable of accelerating growth and transformation.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQMunich, Germany

180 Engineering

180 Engineering is a Forbes-rated, nationally recognized recruitment partner dedicated to engineering and IT talent. Focused on helping engineering-driven organizations compete for scarce technical skill sets, the firm delivers permanent direct-hire, contract staffing, and retained executive search solutions designed for speed, quality, and long-term fit. With deep functional expertise across electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, test, software, sales engineering, field service, and project/program management, as well as core IT disciplines including database administration, help desk/desktop support, IT project management, network engineering, systems administration, and systems engineering, 180 Engineering supports companies ranging from innovative mid-market manufacturers to complex, highly regulated enterprises. Industry coverage spans aerospace, automotive, industrial and consumer manufacturing, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, and the team serves clients nationally with a strong presence in Midwest hubs such as Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Madison, and Akron. Clients and candidates consistently recognize 180 Engineering for white-glove service, evidenced by ClearlyRated satisfaction honors and a robust library of thought leadership via 180 Insights, Executive Briefs, and its annually updated Engineering & IT Compensation Guide. Beyond recruiting, the firm provides complementary advisory offeringsincluding Manufacturing 4.0 readiness and CMMC-aligned cybersecurity auditsand optional employer-of-record/payrolling services that simplify contingent workforce administration and compliance. A rigorous, ethics-led process underpins each engagement: discovery-led intake, targeted sourcing, technical screening by specialized recruiters, candidate coaching, and transparent communication through offer and onboarding. For hiring organizations, this translates into reduced time-to-fill, better retention, and access to passive, high-caliber talent networks; for candidates, it means expert career guidance and opportunities matched to strengths and goals. Committed to community impact, 180 Engineering also supports youth initiatives like Beat The Streets. In every search, the companys mission is simple: take technical recruitment in a new directionone defined by expertise, accountability, and measurable results.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQNaperville, United States

Gabriele & Company

Gabriele & Company is a boutique professional recruiting firm dedicated exclusively to the placement of manufacturing and supply chain professionals across the Eastern United States, with deep roots in New England. Founded in 1993 by Leslie Gabriele, the firm has spent more than three decades cultivating a trusted network and market expertise that clients and candidates rely on for permanent, full-time hiring needs. The teams focus spans technical operations, quality, materials, and production, consistently filling roles that keep factories running and value chains movingranging from planners, buyers, schedulers, warehouse and logistics leaders, and materials managers to quality and manufacturing engineers, process engineers, supplier quality specialists, and operations, supply chain, quality, and engineering leaders up through director and vice president level. Known for respect, quality, integrity, and trust, Gabriele & Company has built its reputation largely through referrals of successful professionals and long-term client partnerships. Its job board underscores the firms commitment to permanent placement, while its search methodology is informed by decades of niche specialization and a robust network developed across industries such as aerospace and defense, industrial equipment, consumer goods, and broader discrete and process manufacturing. Whether a client needs to upgrade leadership in operations, secure a hard-to-find quality or manufacturing engineer, or build out a materials, purchasing, planning, warehousing, or logistics function, the firm listens closely, responds with speed and precision, and delivers candidates who align with both performance expectations and culture. Serving manufacturers from Maine to Florida, Gabriele & Company remains 100% committed to this nichethrough expansion and recession alikeproviding a targeted approach that consistently connects top talent with the organizations that need them most.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQBrockton, United States

AgriHeads International GmbH

AgriHeads International GmbH is a specialized executive search and recruitment consultancy dedicated to the agribusiness and broader food economy, connecting growth-oriented companies with highly qualified professionals and leaders. Based in Neuss, Germany, the firm combines deep sector expertise with a proactive, direct-sourcing approach to identify and engage passive candidates who align with each client’s role, culture, and strategic objectives. Led by founder Elmar Dorenkamp—whose background spans commercial training, a business degree focused on agriculture and nutrition, leadership roles in agriculture and agricultural machinery, and international experience in Nigeria, South Africa, and Italy—AgriHeads leverages an extensive network and market insight to deliver precise, discreet, and efficient search outcomes. The firm’s rigorously structured process typically includes defining the role and search strategy, targeted research and preselection, direct outreach and interview qualification, curated candidate presentation with facilitated final selection, and hands-on support through contract design and onboarding to ensure lasting success. Clients benefit from time and cost savings, tailored solutions from a single partner, transparent and agile delivery, and the highest standards of confidentiality; candidates gain thorough career planning, a complimentary advisory session and evaluation, optimization of application materials, and access to leading national and international employers with continuous support through probation. As a member of APSCo Germany and committed to its code of conduct, AgriHeads upholds professionalism and ethical best practice across every engagement. Whether the mandate involves leadership appointments in farming and food processing or specialist and commercial roles across the agricultural supply chain and agricultural machinery, the firm focuses on quality over quantity, delivering a curated shortlist of top-fit profiles and acting as a trusted sparring partner to both companies and ambitious professionals seeking their perfect match.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQDüsseldorf, Germany

Harrison Scott Associates

Harrison Scott Associates is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the print, packaging, and related manufacturing sectors across the United Kingdom and Europe. The firm partners with organizations involved in labels, cartons, corrugated, flexible packaging, commercial print, direct mail, large format and point of sale, and associated prepress and finishing disciplines, helping them secure talent that understands the entire production lifecycle from design and artwork through operations, quality, and delivery. Its consultants combine deep sector knowledge with rigorous search methodology to deliver permanent appointments, discreet executive searches, and targeted contract solutions spanning sales and business development, technical service and engineering, production and operations management, quality and compliance, procurement and supply chain, and leadership roles up to board level. Clients include privately owned SMEs, mid market groups, and global brand owners and converters, and the team is adept at searches for single site facilities as well as multisite networks. The consultancy emphasizes long term relationships, thorough briefing, and precise market mapping to build relevant shortlists, and provides evidence based assessments and references to support selection decisions. Advisory support extends through compensation benchmarking, offer management, relocation considerations, and onboarding, with a consistent focus on cultural alignment and retention. Candidates benefit from access to confidential opportunities and receive honest feedback, CV guidance, and interview preparation tailored to the regulatory and operational nuances of print and packaging environments, including GMP, BRC, ISO, and lean manufacturing contexts. The firm also maintains connections with equipment, consumables, inks, adhesives, and machinery suppliers that serve the sector, broadening opportunities for professionals with transferable skills. By uniting industry expertise with disciplined delivery, Harrison Scott Associates offers a dependable recruitment partner for organizations seeking scarce skills and for professionals aiming to advance their careers within the print and packaging value chain.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

eSkill

eSkill is a pre-employment assessment platform that helps organizations hire employees who can do the job by verifying job-ready capabilities before interviews. Used by HR teams and staffing providers across permanent, temporary, and contract hiring, the platform offers a broad library of 600+ subjects and 70,000 questions spanning hard skills, cognitive and behavioral measures, with flexible question styles including realistic simulations, multiple choice, free response, and video. Employers can mix and match content, upload their own items, or digitize existing tests to create role-specific assessments aligned to business objectives. An anti-cheat and AI-assisted remote proctoring suite supports secure, fair testing at scale, while robust reporting gives hiring managers actionable insights for screening, shortlisting, and comparing candidates. Dedicated assessment experts are available for consultation, test design, validation, and ongoing refinement to ensure assessments fit job requirements and drive measurable outcomes. Customers report tangible results, including a 75% reduction in screening hours, a 91% new-hire retention rate, and a three-month ROI timeframe. eSkill serves virtually every industry with particular strength in manufacturing and engineering, healthcare, and the public sector, and is trusted by organizations such as Royal Caribbean Group, KPMG, the World Health Organization, FedEx, Bay Area Rapid Transit, the City of Cincinnati, University of Maryland, AtWork, AdventHealth, and Vatica Health. Whether hiring entry-level customer service representatives, skilled trades and industrial technicians, or senior software engineers, teams use eSkill to screen out poor fits quickly, elevate high-potential candidates, and improve quality-of-hire. The platform integrates with leading HR tools, supports security and compliance best practices, and provides an intuitive experience for both administrators and candidates, enabling data-driven hiring decisions that reduce time-to-fill, minimize turnover risk, and consistently produce better hiring outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQSan Antonio, United States

Action Logistix

Action Logistix is a St. Louis-based staffing agency focused exclusively on warehouse and light industrial talent, helping logistics, distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing operations elevate productivity through expert recruiting. Serving employers and job seekers across the region, the firm provides end-to-end solutions that cover surge and seasonal temporary staffing, temp-to-hire pathways, and direct-hire recruitment for critical roles. Its specialized approach combines resume review, tailored job descriptions, structured screening, and a proprietary 3-point verification process with skills and detail testing to ensure candidates are qualified, reliable, and aligned with each clients culture and performance standards. For high-volume programs, Action Logistix deploys on-site VIP staffing managers who embed with client teams to learn workflows, anticipate demand, streamline onboarding, and maintain day-to-day workforce oversightsupporting higher output and lower turnover through proactive planning and continuous communication. Employers benefit from simplified onboarding, with the agency handling key paperwork processing and initial training so associates arrive ready to work; job seekers gain access to flexible, part-time, and temp-to-hire warehouse opportunities with guidance on documentation and interview readiness to accelerate placement. Known for connecting forklift operators, assemblers, pickers, and other warehouse professionals to the right shifts and locations, the company leverages technology, deep local networks, and decades of logistics experience to shorten time-to-hire without compromising quality or safety. Action Logistixs commitment to specialized service has been recognized by St. Louis Small Business Monthlys Future 50 and Best Of honors, as well as Best Employment Agency from the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce. From holiday peak ramp-ups to steady-state headcount needs, Action Logistix delivers responsive, measurable results and remains the go-to warehouse staffing partner for organizations seeking dependable people, efficient processes, and a seamless fit across the St. Louis logistics ecosystem.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQBridgeton, United States

inhire.io

Technuts is a Netherlands based recruitment partner dedicated to technical talent, helping companies and professionals find the right long term fit from its base in Rijen. The firm is openly passionate about recruitment and rejects one size fits all methods, investing time to understand who candidates are, where they want to go, and how they will strengthen a client team. Its PrecisionTech approach blends culture discovery, visual storytelling through video vacancies, targeted social media campaigns, and fast, evidence based screening via SmartSelect to surface the best matched shortlist efficiently. Technuts focuses on roles across field service, maintenance, inspection, and engineering, including service and maintenance technicians, E&I technicians, mechanical technicians, inspectors for lifting and crane systems, and lead and project engineers. Recent assignments highlight depth in industrial machinery, lifting and crane systems, chemicals and process industry, and distributed energy and gas engines, with vacancies for brands such as KWINT, Powertec, BKRS Crane Systems, Synthos, and Jenbacher. Engagements typically span the Netherlands, with some coverage into Belgium for field service territories. For employers, Technuts provides a structured intake to capture business goals and culture, crafts a compelling hiring story to attract the right audience, and delivers a curated shortlist to reduce time to hire while improving retention. For candidates, the team offers clear guidance, transparent salary ranges where available, and introductions to workplaces where skills and personality can thrive. As a boutique agency with a senior, hands on team, Technuts combines personal attention with modern recruitment marketing to deliver reliable outcomes without gimmicks, focusing on honest, tailored, long term matches that create value for both sides.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRenewable EnergyMiningEnvironmental Services

HQRijen, Netherlands

Produce Careers

Produce Careers is a boutique executive search firm dedicated to the fresh produce, food processing, and agribusiness industries, trusted by employers and job seekers for more than 25 years. Headquartered in Arroyo Grande, California, the firm blends a relationship-driven ethos with disciplined recruitment methodology to deliver mid-level, senior, and executive talent nationwide. With over 80 years of combined industry expertise and expansive networks across the U.S., its team understands the unique dynamics of perishable supply chains, seasonal cycles, regulatory demands, and the operational rigor that define agriculture and food production. Produce Careers partners closely with hiring leaders to customize every search, beginning with a deep discovery of business objectives, role requirements, and culture fit, and progressing through targeted research, proactive outreach, rigorous evaluation, and candidate advocacy to ensure a precise match. The firms results-driven engagement models are designed around client outcomes and flexibility, enabling organizations to efficiently access specialized talent for critical hires while maintaining confidentiality and speed. Beyond delivering shortlists, Produce Careers acts as a strategic advisorcalibrating market insights, compensation benchmarks, and candidate feedback to refine search strategy and facilitate informed hiring decisions. Known for responsive communication and a high-touch approach, the team supports candidates with transparent guidance and long-term career alignment, and supports employers with consistent, well-documented processes across the full search lifecycle. Whether building leadership teams for grower-shippers, scaling food processing operations, or adding functional experts in areas ranging from commercial to technical roles, Produce Careers focuses on quality, fit, and staying power. Their sustained success is rooted in integrity, persistence, and a commitment to partnership that has earned repeat business and referrals across the fresh produce and agribusiness ecosystem.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureSenior ExecutivesSales & Business DevelopmentIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQArroyo Grande, United States

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