Advanced Manufacturing Recruiting & Workforce Solutions

Recruiting and Workforce Solutions for High-Precision, High-Scale Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing recruiting requires precision, speed, and deep technical understanding. Manufacturers need talent that can adapt to automation, maintain quality standards, and perform in fast-moving, high-output environments.

LevelUP supports manufacturers with flexible, scalable talent solutions that strengthen productivity, improve reliability, and ensure you have the niche talent needed for operational excellence through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Embedded Recruitment solutions.

Our approach blends talent intelligence, specialized recruiting experience, and values-aligned hiring practices that support your mission and the communities you serve.

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Advanced Manufacturing Talent Challenges We Help Solve

Advanced manufacturing talent challenges are driven by automation, shifting demand cycles, and highly specialised skill requirements.

Manufacturing workforces require precision, reliability, and the right balance of technical and operational expertise. LevelUP’s recruiting models are built specifically for environments where downtime is costly, demand can fluctuate, and hiring needs shift quickly across locations and job families.

Shifting demand cycles that require flexible, scalable hiring models
Tight labor markets for skilled trades, technicians, and engineering talent
Rising job complexity driven by automation, robotics, and advanced equipment
Intense competition for technical skill sets across multiple industries
Production scale-ups and capacity expansion requiring rapid workforce growth
Digital transformation initiatives that demand new skill profiles and training
Quality, safety, and cost-efficiency pressures that impact hiring expectations
Stringent training, certification, and safety requirements across roles and sites
The need for a dependable, adaptable workforce that can operate new technologies

Struggling to find skilled talent that can keep pace with your business goals?
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Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Our RPO solution gives manufacturing organizations a fully managed hiring engine capable of supporting production, engineering, and technical functions across multiple sites. From high-volume hiring to specialized technical roles, our RPO model adapts to your unique workforce needs and operational priorities.

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Embedded Recruitment Solutions

Our Embedded Recruitment model integrates directly with your HR and operations teams to provide flexible recruiting support during peak production periods, new facility launches, seasonal demand, or large-scale projects. Recruiters align to your workflows and systems, helping you meet urgent hiring needs without adding permanent headcount.

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Skilled TA Support for Modern Manufacturing

From skilled trades to engineering and technical roles, LevelUP delivers recruiting solutions that enhance internal hiring capacity and ensure you have the right talent to support production, automation, and continuous improvement.
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How Our Advanced Manufacturing RPO Works

Our RPO solution provides a dedicated, full-cycle recruiting engine built to help manufacturing organizations hire advanced skilled talent efficiently, consistently, and at the pace of production demands without compromising quality, safety, or performance.

Intake & Workforce Needs Assessment

We align with your operations, production schedules, and workforce requirements to define hiring goals, skill needs, shift coverage expectations, and success metrics across roles and locations.

Labor Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping

We provide insights into talent availability, certification requirements, pay competitiveness, shift differentials, and regional workforce trends so you can plan hiring with clarity and confidence.

Skills-Aligned Sourcing Strategy

Powered by AI-enabled talent discovery tools, we develop targeted sourcing strategies focused on skilled trades, technical talent, engineering roles, and multi-shift production needs, using channels proven to reach manufacturing-ready workers and certified specialists.

Screening & Evaluation

Our structured assessments evaluate technical competencies and required certifications, experience, reliability, and fit for fast-paced, quality-driven production environments. Our AI Talent Scout accelerates engagement by conducting initial screening for availability, location, flexibility, and baseline skill requirements.

Hiring Manager Alignment & Process Optimization

We embed our team into your HR and workforce planning rhythms, supported by workflow automation and centralized dashboards within our tech stack. This improves communication, shortens hiring cycles, and ensures consistency. Hiring managers gain real-time visibility into pipeline activity, bottlenecks, and fill projections.

Onboarding Coordination

Through automated tasking, documentation workflows, and integration with your onboarding systems, we help ensure new hire onboarding is fast and accurate. This reduces ramp time and minimizes administrative delays.

Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement

You receive regular reporting on hiring trends, pipeline health, market insights, and operational impact. We continuously refine the process to improve quality, retention, and workforce stability.

Advanced Manufacturing Expertise

Roles We Commonly Support

Engineering & Technical:
Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Engineer, Process Engineers, Automation Engineers, Controls Engineers/PLC Programmers, Industrial Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Validation Engineer, Quality Engineer, Test Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Materials Engineer
Supply Chain & Operations:
Plant Managers, Operations Managers, EHS Specialists, Continuous Improvement/Lean Specialists, Quality Managers
Leadership & Specialized:
Plant Managers, Operations Managers, EHS Specialists, Continuous Improvement/Lean Specialists, Quality Managers
Skilled Trades & Production:
Electrician, Foreman, Traveling Foreman, Superintendent, Field Service Technician/ Electrician, Maintenance Technicians, Millwrights, Assemblers, Welders, Production Associates, Quality Technicians

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Why Manufacturers Choose LevelUP

LevelUP supports:

Tech-enabled recruiting engine powered by the LevelUP Recruiting Cloud and AI-enhanced workflows
Deep expertise across skilled trades, engineering, automation, and industrial operations
Flexible delivery models that scale with production cycles, new facility launches, and seasonal demands
Higher hiring outcomes: faster fills, improved quality, and better shift reliability
Global + nearshore talent access across the US, Canada, UK/EU, LATAM, South Africa, and India
Transparent reporting and talent intelligence with real-time visibility into pipeline and performance metrics
Standout candidate experience designed for competitive labor markets and high-throughput production environments

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Frequently Asked Questions

What hiring models do you offer for manufacturing organizations?

We offer RPO, Embedded TA, contract staffing, direct hire, and contingent workforce solutions. These flexible models help advanced manufacturers scale staffing for seasonal demands, project-based needs, or long-term workforce growth across locations.

How does technology and AI support your manufacturing recruiting process?

Our tech stack uses automation, analytics, and AI to accelerate screening, scheduling, and candidate engagement. Ella, our AI voice agent, conducts early outreach and qualification, helping manufacturers reduce time-to-interview and maintain reliable candidate pipelines.

Do you support multi-site or multi-region manufacturing operations?

Yes. We support multi-site and multi-region operations with scalable recruiting models, centralized reporting, and local market insights. This helps manufacturers maintain workforce consistency, visibility, and performance across their entire operational footprint.

How quickly can you launch an RPO program for manufacturing?

Most RPO programs launch within a few weeks. We rapidly assess your facility, align on hiring goals, deploy recruiters, and activate sourcing channels—moving quickly to support plants with urgent or high-volume staffing needs.

Do you help staff new facilities or major production scale-ups?

Yes. We support new facility launches and production scale-ups with workforce planning, talent mapping, and ramp-up strategies. Our recruiters align hiring to your timeline, certification needs, and structure to ensure a workforce is ready before operations begin.