MAU Helps Fill more than 160 Skilled Labor Positions for Tier One Auto Manufacturer

MAU’s manufacturing client, located in Charleston, SC, experienced a significant change in production volumes due to growth of its existing products and the addition of new product lines. Previously, product demand and volume were both steady. Our client recognized the volume of skilled labor it needed to meet production goals moving forward and required an ongoing solution that could ease the difficulty of identifying and onboarding skilled candidates as demand and growth continued.

Recruiting skilled labor positions has always been a challenge, but one manufacturer faced an even greater difficulty. They had increased volumes, new product ramp-up, and an aging workforce, which called for more skilled labor. On top of that, they also had to compete with other manufacturers for the same pool of candidates. The situation was becoming dire, and their productivity was suffering.

Streamlined Skilled Recruitment: MAU’s Solution for High Demand

To tackle this problem, MAU partnered with the manufacturer to create a Skilled Associate Recruiting Program. The aim was to standardize the recruitment process for skilled workers, resulting in a decrease in lead time-to-fill for their vacancies. They put together a dedicated team, including two full-time recruiters and additional staff onset at the client location, to oversee the hiring process.

The Skilled Associate Recruiting Team continuously scouted for the best manufacturing electricians, technicians, mechanical technicians, and toolmakers to fill the supermarket of candidates needed to meet the increased volume demand. They went through the comprehensive hiring process by recruiting, conducting telephone and face-to-face interviews, performing two-tiered, in-depth skills evaluations, overall selection and onboarding, and detailed, behavioral-based interviews onsite with departmental leadership and the training organization.

The MAU team worked in tandem with the manufacturer to establish a streamlined recruitment and selection process that brought in top-notch candidates. They implemented a Referral Program to reward employees who referred skilled candidates to them and a structured recruiting strategy that included organizing regional job fairs, posting on interactive job boards, and utilizing non-traditional sourcing channels like military recruiting TAP programs.

MAU’s Game-Changing Program Enhances Automotive Manufacturer’s Productivity

Thanks to MAU’s efficient and well-organized process, the manufacturer was able to find the skilled labor they needed to meet their increased demand. The Skilled Associate Recruiting Program proved to be a huge success, and the manufacturer’s productivity and efficiency increased due to the new hires’ high skill level and dedication to their work.
The Skilled Associate Recruiting Program paved the way for an automotive manufacturer to achieve its goals. By creating a supermarket of skilled talent, MAU stabilized the workforce, provided timely staffing for production ramp-ups, and facilitated existing product growth.

With over 160 manufacturing electricians, mechanics, mechanical technicians, and toolmakers hired to date, the manufacturer has successfully achieved a stabilized workforce. But it doesn’t end there. The client was able to cross-train employees in different product lines throughout the facility, leading to significant savings in terms of time and money.

What’s more, MAU’s efforts greatly reduced time-to-fill, ensuring that the right people were in the right job at the right time. This not only boosted productivity but positively impacted the manufacturer’s brand image. The Skilled Associate Recruiting Team promoted the manufacturer’s plant as an ideal working environment, branding the organization as a top employer in the community. Their efforts proved successful as they attracted a multitude of diverse talent.

In sum, the Skilled Associate Recruiting Program undeniably improved the automotive manufacturer’s recruitment efforts and sustained success over time.