Manufacturing Industry
WITS ACUMEN is a leader in the Manufacturing Industry Leadership Search and Hire
In recent years, the talent market has faced considerable upheaval. From trends like the Great Resignation to quiet quitting, workforce dynamics are constantly evolving. However, while the spotlight often shines on the tech industry, these challenges extend far beyond, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing faces an ongoing struggle with negative perceptions, especially among younger talent who often overlook the industry due to perceived limitations in career growth. Research by ICRIER highlights this as a critical obstacle for recruitment, underscoring the need for a strategic approach to attracting and retaining top talent in manufacturing leadership roles.
The evolving landscape of the engineering and manufacturing sectors brings significant challenges when it comes to recruiting top-tier talent. Some roles are particularly difficult to fill, and businesses should factor in these complexities when planning their hiring strategies.
Technical roles, such as design and maintenance engineering, have become especially challenging to recruit for. Over the past two decades, a decline in apprenticeships and training programs has significantly reduced the available talent pool. As a result, companies often end up overpaying for the required skills or focusing more on cultural fit, with the goal of developing employees’ technical capabilities over time.
Additionally, rising production costs have led to a decline in local production sites. Instead, many businesses are establishing shared service centers for production-related activities. While this shift can enhance efficiency, it also complicates the search for highly skilled talent within the country.
However, organizations are beginning to realize the value of hiring candidates who possess strong foundational skills and show potential for growth. By investing in these individuals, companies can bridge the talent gap, fostering both the development of the role and the employee’s future within the organization.
WITS ACUMEN is proud to serve many manufacturing industries in India and has successfully addressed their top talent recruitment challenges.
You can be rest assured that you have WITS ACUMEN hiring experts backing you to find the best top leadership talent to fit into your business culture.