Manufacturing Executive Search

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Every manufacturer — regardless of size — deserves access to top-tier professional talent. BTR Executive Search delivers the same caliber of search that large corporations take for granted, at a flat fee that's a fraction of the standard 20–30% agency rate.

25+
Years sourcing professional manufacturing talent
60%+
Typical savings vs. traditional agency fees
1 Week
Average time to first candidates submitted
Our Story

Built for the Companies
Everyone Else Prices Out

"Every manufacturer deserves access to executive-caliber talent sourcing — not just the ones who can afford a $20,000 search fee."

BTR Executive Search was founded on a straightforward belief: the quality of your hiring support shouldn't be determined by the size of your budget. Small and mid-sized manufacturers are the backbone of American industry — and they deserve access to the same professional talent sourcing that Fortune 500 companies take for granted.

Traditional recruiting firms charge 20–30% of first-year salary. On a $90,000 Director of Operations, that's $18,000 to $27,000 — a number that prices out most growing manufacturers before the conversation even starts. BTR Executive Search was built to change that.

With 25+ years of manufacturing recruitment experience across dozens of industries and roles, we know your world. We know the roles, the skill sets, the companies, and the candidates. And we deliver — with your first candidates submitted within the first week of engagement.

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Manufacturing Is Our World

We focus exclusively on professional roles inside manufacturing operations — across every sector of the industry, from automotive to food and beverage to medical device to aerospace.

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Sourcing Specialists

We do the hardest part — finding and vetting qualified candidates across the full talent market. You run the interviews and make the final call.

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Built for SMB Manufacturers

We specifically serve companies with 75–500 employees who have real, urgent hiring needs but cannot justify a traditional 20–30% contingency fee every time they need a great hire.

Candidates Within One Week

After your discovery call and signed agreement, we begin sourcing immediately. Expect your first qualified candidates submitted within the first week of engagement — not weeks later.

The BTR Difference

Same Quality.
Fraction of the Cost.

A traditional recruiting firm charges 20–30% of first-year salary. On a $90,000 Director of Operations, that's $18,000 to $27,000. BTR Executive Search delivers the same professional-grade sourcing for a flat fee — no percentage, no surprises.

Traditional agency fee (25% of salary)$22,500
BTR Executive Search flat feeFrom $4,500

Example: Director of Operations, $90K base salary. BTR clients typically save $10,000–$20,000 per hire.

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Targeted Shortlist

We deliver a curated shortlist of 2–5 thoroughly pre-screened candidates — not a resume dump. Every name on the list has been vetted against your specific requirements. You conduct the interviews and make the final call.

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Full Market + Competitor Sourcing

We source from the full talent market — active candidates, passive candidates, and direct competitor pipelines. Give us a list of your target competitors and we'll go find their best people for you. If they're doing the job somewhere else, we'll put them in front of you.

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25+ Years, Multiple Tools

With 25+ years in manufacturing recruitment, we have several tools up our sleeve. We deploy a combination of industry databases, advanced Boolean search, AI-assisted sourcing, and a deep professional network built over decades in your space.

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60-Day Replacement Guarantee

We stand behind our work. If a placed candidate leaves or is let go within 60 days of their start date, we'll run a full replacement search at no additional charge. No risk, no ambiguity.

How It Works

First Candidates
Within One Week

Simple, transparent, and fast. Here's exactly what happens when you engage BTR Executive Search.

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Discovery Call
30–45 minutes. We learn your role, your culture, your deal-breakers, and what a great candidate actually looks like to you. Real conversation, no forms.
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We Get to Work
We build your sourcing strategy and immediately activate our full tool stack — targeting active candidates, passive talent, and your direct competitors.
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Candidates Submitted
Within the first week, you begin receiving pre-screened candidate profiles — each with a qualification summary, contact info, and why we're recommending them.
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You Take Over
You interview, you decide, you hire. We stay available as a resource and offer a revision round if you need us to adjust the search direction.
Specialties

Professional Roles We Source

BTR Executive Search places professional and leadership talent across all functions inside manufacturing operations — from individual contributors to the executive suite. Manufacturing spans a wide range of industries and disciplines, and so do we.

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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer · Process Engineer · Industrial Engineer · Tooling Engineer · NPI Engineer · Controls Engineer · Director of Engineering · VP of Engineering
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Operations & Plant Leadership
Plant Manager · Operations Manager · Director of Operations · VP of Operations · Production Manager · General Manager · COO · Shift Supervisor
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Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply Chain Manager · Director of Supply Chain · VP of Supply Chain · Logistics Manager · Materials Manager · Demand Planner · Inventory Manager · Distribution Manager
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Purchasing & Procurement
Purchasing Manager · Procurement Manager · Director of Purchasing · Strategic Sourcing Manager · Commodity Manager · Buyer · Contract Manager
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Quality & Compliance
Quality Manager · Quality Engineer · Director of Quality · VP of Quality · Supplier Quality Engineer · Quality Systems Manager · Regulatory Affairs Manager
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Human Resources
HR Manager · HR Director · VP of Human Resources · HR Business Partner · Talent Acquisition Manager · Total Rewards Manager · HR Generalist · Training Manager
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Continuous Improvement
CI Manager · Lean Manager · Six Sigma Black Belt · Director of Operational Excellence · Kaizen Facilitator · Value Stream Manager · OpEx Director
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EHS, Safety & Maintenance
EHS Manager · Safety Director · Environmental Manager · Maintenance Manager · Reliability Engineer · Facilities Manager · Compliance Manager
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Information Technology
IT Manager · Director of IT · VP of Information Technology · Systems Manager · ERP Manager · IT Infrastructure Manager · Technology Director
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Executive Leadership
General Manager · VP of Operations · VP of Engineering · VP of Supply Chain · VP of Quality · VP of Human Resources · VP of IT · Director of Operations · Director of Engineering · COO
Track Record

Roles We've Successfully Placed

25+ years of manufacturing recruitment means deep experience across every functional area and manufacturing sector. Here's a sample of the roles we've placed throughout our career.

Plant Manager
Automotive Tier 2 · Plastics · Food & Beverage
Director of Operations
Industrial Equipment · Consumer Goods · Packaging
VP of Supply Chain
Medical Device · Aerospace · Electronics
Manufacturing Engineer
Precision Machining · Injection Molding · Stamping
Quality Manager
Automotive · Medical Device · Defense
Director of Purchasing
Food & Beverage · Chemical · Building Materials
HR Director
Heavy Manufacturing · Plastics · Metals
Lean / CI Manager
Automotive · Consumer Products · Distribution
EHS Manager
Chemical · Paint & Coatings · Aerospace
Director of IT
Automotive · Industrial Equipment · Consumer Goods
Maintenance Manager
Food Processing · Paper & Packaging · Rubber
General Manager
Industrial · Automotive · Building Products
Transparent Pricing

Flat Fees. No Percentages.
No Surprises.

Three straightforward options. All include the same quality sourcing and our 60-day replacement guarantee. Hiring multiple roles? We offer significant discounts for volume engagements.

Single Search
Individual Role
$4,500
Flat fee per completed search
  • Discovery call & position brief
  • Full multi-source sourcing campaign
  • 2–5 pre-screened candidates delivered
  • Detailed candidate profiles
  • Candidates submitted within 1 week
  • 60-day replacement guarantee
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Volume Hiring
Multi-Role Package
Custom
3+ roles — significant per-role discount
  • Discounted flat fee per role
  • Dedicated sourcing engagement
  • Revision rounds as needed
  • Weekly reporting & check-ins
  • Best value for growing teams
  • Flexible scheduling & priorities
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💡 The math is simple: A traditional agency charges 20–30% of first-year salary. On a $90,000 role, that's $18,000–$27,000. BTR Executive Search starts at $4,500. Most clients save $10,000–$20,000 per hire — and keep full control of every hiring decision.

Where We Work

Serving Manufacturers
Across the Country

BTR Executive Search works with employers nationally, with deep experience in the manufacturing-dense Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southwest regions.

🏭 Midwest
Ohio · Michigan · Indiana · Illinois · Wisconsin · Minnesota · Iowa · Missouri · Kansas
🌿 Southeast
Tennessee · Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Kentucky · Alabama · Virginia
🔩 Mid-Atlantic
Pennsylvania · New Jersey · Maryland · Delaware · Connecticut · Massachusetts
⚡ West & Southwest
Texas · Colorado · Arizona · Utah · Nevada · Oregon · Washington · California

* BTR Executive Search does not service employers in New York State.

Let's Talk

Start Your Search Today

Tell us about the role you need to fill. We'll respond within one business day to schedule your discovery call — and we'll have candidates in front of you within the first week.

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Email

Amy@btrexecutivesearch.com

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Response Time

Within 1 business day — usually same day

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Confidential

All searches handled with full confidentiality. NDA available on request.

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60-Day Guarantee

If a placed candidate leaves or is let go within 60 days, we run a full replacement search at no charge.

The Discovery Call Is Free

We'll walk you through exactly how we'd approach your search, what we'd charge, and what you'd receive — before you commit to anything.