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January 2012

Industry Resources || Senior-Level and Executive Recruiters
Abrasives || Appliance Manufacturing
Apparel & Footwear || Automotive Manufacturing
Building Materials / Kitchen & Bath
Defense Technology || Electronics
Elevators / Escalators || Fabrics / Textiles || Finishing
Fishing / Seafood Processing || Food / Beverage Manufacturing
HVAC Manufacturing || Materials Manufacturing
Mining / Offshore Technology || Packaging || Toy Manufacturing
Transportation Technology || Wood Products

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Industry Resources

Industrial Production Managers

Also known as Plant Managers, this articles offers Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center.

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

...a consortium of U.S. and Canadian corporations committed to making North American manufacturing globally competitive through development and implementation of next-generation manufacturing technologies. Features include the Member Company Products and Services database (freely searchable and containing names and phone numbers), a list of related sites, and lots of databases to search for current information related to materials and manufacturing.

Manufacturing.net

... a great source for general information on the manufacturing industry. Terrific industry news divided into communities for Design, Processing & Automation, Plant Operations/MRO, and SupplyChainLink.

Managing Automation Online

...provides solutions for integrated manufacturing through in-depth feature articles, user success stories, new product profiles, and news analysis. The focus is the manufacturing enterprise, from the executive boardroom to the factory floor, to the warehouse, and beyond. The Industry Resources section includes related professional associations.

Yahoo!'s List of Manufacturing Companies

...links to sites and resources for a variety of products and manufacturers.

The Thomas Register and its related directories may be useful in your search.

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Senior-Level and Executive Recruiters

These firms cover multiple industries in their services. We have additional executive search firms listed with specific industries, below.

Barrows Search Associates

... a nationwide Executive Search and Technical Recruiting firm. "We work with small to medium size companies, as well as Fortune 1000 corporations. Our search capability can take us to any part of the United States and Ontario, Canada. Our specialty areas include, but are not limited to "C" Level Executives, Plant and Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Supply Chain, and other related professionals." Candidates can review a number of current searches on their website, but please be aware that other confidential searches are not posted here. Highly qualified professionals interested in exploring new opportunities are welcome to submit resumes for consideration in current and future searches. Engineers in all fields should look at this site. They have some exclusive arrangements with interesting clients.

Cyr Associates

...an executive search and contingency recruiting firm specializing in consumer products and direct marketing. "We specialize in manufacturing and importing, the product categories include giftware, collectibles, home decor, accessories, textiles, apparel, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, toys, arts & crafts, food, and medical devices. We also search for clients in the direct marketing field, which include consumer and b-to-b catalogs, direct response firms, telesales/call center operations, and database marketing firms. We primarily seek candidates for these functional areas: Marketing, Direct Marketing/Catalog, Database Marketing, Product Development/Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Sales Management, Purchasing/Sourcing, International Trade, Quality Assurance, and Materials." Their list of current searches is extensive and interesting. "Experienced candidates whose backgrounds match our recruiting niche are encouraged to submit their resumes in confidence. Naturally, we will contact you prior to initiating any activity regarding your job search." Information on contacting them is on the site and with each job announcement.

Ethical Search Professionals, Inc.

Recruiters for top notch professionals in engineering, manufacturing and maintenance management. Ethical Search concentrates in the chemical process industries including; basic and specialty chemicals, refinery, consumer chemical products, pharmaceuticals and foods. Based in Dixon, IL, they work across the US to help fill numerous jobs. You can review their list of current searches and submit a resume for any. If you don't see a specific match for your skills and qualifications you can submit a resume for future consideration.

Executive Decisions Search Group

...specializing in placements for the Retail, Consumer Products, and Pet industries. They work on both the manufacturing as well as the sales and administration side, so engineers should review this site. There are several current searches posted on their site, but they have many other highly confidential searches not displayed here. If you see something that interests you, please submit your resume. Don't see anything right now? Please submit your resume with a note regarding your interests for their files.

JMJ Phillip

...based in Rochester Hills, MI, this executive search firm offers retained search services locally and nationally. They specialize in the Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT sectors but work across all industry sectors. You can see some searches posted in their Blog (scroll down the left menu). They are also happy to receive resumes from qualified individuals, either at their national office or one of their regional centers. Information is at the bottom of the "Contact Us" page.

Jordan-Sitter Associates

...an executive search firm which conducts exclusive and retained assignments for clients who manufacture, distribute and/or rent heavy equipment used in construction, mining, material handling, agriculture, and forestry. JSA also sources top candidates for the rapidly growing wind energy industry. Experienced industry professionals are welcome to submit their credentials for a confidential review.

Kappa Search

In business for almost 20 years, Kappa Search finds the best talent to fill technical jobs in engineering, sales, technology, manufacturing and supply chain. "Our primary recruitment disciplines are: Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, Software/Information Technology & Energy. We offer direct placement, contract staffing and temp-to-hire conversion." Check their blog for announcements of new searches, but they always welcome resumes from qualified candidates in their recruitment disciplines.

KCO Resource Management

Based in New York, this recruiter works to fill technical, professional and management/executive level roles for manufacturing, production, operations, engineering for CPG products. They have developed specialization in Dairy; Food, Beverage, Wine/Spirits; Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations & Production; Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, Bioscience, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech; Yogurt; Medical Device; and Management & Executive. They have a list of current searches on their site and welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who are interested in a specific search or who may want to discuss future possibilities. Yes, the work across the US and serve client around the world.

Mangrum Career Solutions LLC

...a retained executive search firm that specializes in the Manufacturing industry. They would very much like to connect with mid-to-upper level candidates with experience in the Industrial Manufacturing, Consumer Products Manufacturing, Renewable Energy / Environmental, or Finance / Banking industries or the following functions: Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain / Materials Management, Operations / General / Plant Management, Production / Inventory Management, Quality Control, Finance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Administrative, and other Specialized / Miscellaneous Positions. You can review a selection of current searches, submit a resume for current or future consideration, and connect with principal Anglea Mangrum via LinkedIn.

OpEx Selection

...a recruitment organisation specialising in Lean, Six Sigma and Business Improvement positions. "We provide recruitment solutions for permanent and interim appointments from junior management to Board level across the UK and worldwide. Our client base includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers, professional service organisations and financial institutions." You can review current openings they are working to fill, both interim and permanent, across many industries. They are also interested in receiving your CV, even if you do not see a current opening on their site.

Spencer Keystone LLC

...a national executive recruitment firm partnering with leading consumer product organizations to recruit and place high-performing employees who deliver results. There are no sample or current searches listed on the website, but highly qualified candidates are welcome to submit a resume for consideration.

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Abrasives

Executive Positions within the Abrasives Industry, Abrasivesmall.com

...this is a short yet highly valuable list of senior and executive positions in the abrasives industry. The newest listings are at the top, and he notes the date of posting, marks positions that are filled, and tags some which are put on hold. If you see something that interests you, write to the site (note the position announcement number) and request information. The site is rather anonymous, but it is operated by a persons with an extensive background in this industry. The host site, AbrasivesMall.com, includes lists of manufacturers, industry news, and much more.

Grinding & Abrasives Magazine

Research articles, product announcement, and lists of manufacturers. The Career section takes you to CareerBuilder, but if you search on the keyword "abrasives" you will get some listings.

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Apparel & Footwear

Simpson Associates Executive Search

..an executive search firm specializing in retail, wholesale/manufacturing, catalog/e-commerce searches for middle- to senior-level positions. This includes specialty stores, regional department stores and luxury brands, both in fashion apparel and hard-lines. You can review a sample list of positions they work to fill as well as a past list of their clients. Interested candidates are welcome to contact them about submitting a resume for consideration.

American Apparel & Footwear Association

..."The American Apparel & Footwear Association was formed in August 2000 through the merger of three highly regarded trade associations: the American Apparel and Manufacturers Association, Footwear Industries of America and The Fashion Association. [...] AAFA is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear, and other sewn products companies, which compete in the global marketplace." The AAFA Classifieds with Positions Available and Positions Wanted listings can be found by scrolling down the front page or by looking under Resources.

Four Seasons Recruitment

...one of the UK and London's leading employment consultancies specialising in the Retail and Fashion industries. You can easily review many of the current openings they are working to fill and submit a CV in response.

You'll also want to review Fashion Design under Arts & Humanities.

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Appliance Manufacturing

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

The association representing those who make the major and portable appliances. You can view a list of members in the section for manufacturers or search by type of appliance and locate manufacturers in the consumer section.

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Automotive Manufacturing

JobJunction

...found this one by mistake, but I'm glad I did. Based just north of Detroit, these folks have several searches going for automotive engineers, trim experts, and manufacturing professionals, along with the usual software, medical, and sales/marketing professionals. They aren't limited to the Motor City.

WardsAuto.com

...online companion to many of the Ward's publications covering the Auto industry. News, people, manufacturers, suppliers, industry developments, etc... You can get to several of their other publications from here.

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Building Materials / Kitchen & Bath

Brooke Chase Associates

"A retained executive search firm in the Kitchen and Bath and Building Materials industry specializing in the identification, evaluation and placement of uniquely qualified professionals." Qualified candidates are welcome to review a list of current searches and submit a profile for consideration. You are also welcome to merely submit a profile for future consideration if you do not see something that matches your qualifications at this time. Under "Media" you'll find lists of Industry publications and Upcoming Tradeshows, both of which are helpful sources for job seekers.

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Defense Technology

Air Force Technology

Army Technology

Naval Technology

Although designed for professional contractors, these sites offer a host of worldwide information on these industries. Provided by SPG Media Group, each site contains a host of professional information, including industry organizations, exhibitions, and conferences, and company and equipment indexes. You will also want to check the current projects and equipment catalog sections, offering specifications and photos of a large number of interesting gadgets and current projects. These are terrific sources for information on manufacturing and equipment for each specific industry area. The Job & Careers section is operated in conjunction with industryappointments.com, and most of the listings are in the UK.

More information on the Defense Industry is available.

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Electronics

VentureOutsource.com

From the founder's notes: "a global electronics industry authority with unique [original] content, plus industry jobs, helpful tools for electronics industry purchasing, manufacturing, and supply chain operations decision makers. We have job openings posted from around the world by leading electronics companies for engineers, supply chain operations and manufacturing, helpful articles and supply chain operations tools for the electronics sector, and more." Yes, they have jobs which you can search (applications are processed through the employer's website), but they also have terrific networking opportunities through their GlobalNet community, information on the biggest folks in the industry (i.e., employers), interview with execs in the industry (more networking), and directories (more employers). All free!

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Elevators / Escalators

Elevator World

The online resource for the Vertical Transportation (elevator and escalator) industry. You can use their free Industry Links to locate suppliers to the industry, manufacturers, Professional associations all over the world, and more. The Classifieds includes Employment listings, which at the time of review included Engineering, Sales, city inspectors, and service management opportunities.

Lift and Escalator Industry Assocation

The trade association and advisory body for the lift and escalator industry in the UK. They offer education courses for engineers on the proper design of this equipment along with training for installation and repair personnel. And for those who are seeking employment, their Directory of Members is a who's who of the industry for the entire UK.

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Fabrics / Textiles

Industrial Fabrics Association International

"...a not-for-profit trade association with more than 2,000 member companies representing the international specialty fabrics marketplace. Member companies range in size from one-person shops to multinational corporations; members' products span the entire spectrum of the specialty fabrics industry, from fiber and fabric suppliers to manufacturers of end products, equipment and hardware." Select a market segment from the left margin to learn about the products included, review industry news, find industry groups with whom you might connect, learn about upcoming events, and read the IFAI publication covering this particular segment (including classified ads).

Textile World

Textile World magazine covers the North American textile marketplace, from textile fiber to fabric formation and finishing, to apparel, carpet, technical textiles and nonwovens. The free Career Center is operated by CareerBuilder, but it does give you a very quick way to access the jobs for this particular industry. Please note that if you decide to post your resume, you are posting it to CareerBuilder. Textile World is a publication of Billian Publishing.

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Finishing

Finishing.com

...dedicated to professionals of the metal finishing industry, those who coat, anodize, plate, and otherwise cover everything. There are chat rooms, links to technical resources, events, links to professional societies and related organizations, job shops, consultants, and suppliers, all of which are sources of potential opportunities. They also host a Help Wanted board.

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Fishing / Seafood Processing

Seafood and Fishing Jobs in Alaska: What Crew Members On Board Fishing Vessels in Alaska Need to Know

...nice collection of information and links to resources for this industry, provided by the Alaska Division of Employment Security. The DES also hosts a long list of jobs in this industry and employs seafood employment specialists in each of its offices. If this is something that interests you, then you should read all of the information provided before jumping on the boat.

At-sea Processors Association

... represents U.S.-flag catcher/processor vessels that participate in the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea. This site lists information on the companies operating these ships, and links to additional industry and related information, many of which could be used as sources for employment listings. It also includes information on the realities of working on the oceangoing processing plants, and anyone considering this work should read these descriptions carefully.

FishJobs

... lists employment opportunities in seafood, fisheries or aquaculture companies seeking to fill sales, marketing, management, operations or quality control positions. Opportunities are categorized by geographic region, and postings are retained for as long as six months. Many listings include direct contact information for the employer while others do require you submit your resume to H.M. Johnson & Associates, the recruiters who operate this site.

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Food / Beverage Manufacturing and Processing

Industrial And Other Bakers

Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center

Bakery Equipment Manufacturers Association

...did you know that there are 12 companies who make Chocolate Equipment? I found this out by searching the BEMA Equipment, Product, and Service Guide, a free service of this international, non-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers and suppliers. I also know their addresses and phone numbers, their full line of products, and I have a contact name within each. There are other good resources for visitors to this site who are looking for contacts and other employer information.

BevForce

...a premier job listing and recruitment portal operzated by a specialized staffing agency dedicated to the beverage industry. "The beverage industry's largest career network, we have beverage jobs available in all industry sectors including, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, dairy, energy drinks, H20, juices and mixers, nutrition and sport drinks, organic drinks, beer, sake and soft drinks. We work with the most innovative companies in the beverage business including Proximo Spirits, Voss Water, SKYY Spirits, Red Bull, Southern Wine & Spirits, William Grant & Sons, The Boston Beer Company, illy caffé and many more." You can executive a search by choosing your target beverage, industry type, job category, and location. You can also search the Featured employers by name and beverage type. Jobs are not limited to the US but that is where most of their listings are located. Physical offices are located in Las Vegas and New York City.

CareersinFood.com

..."Whether you are in food manufacturing or beverage manufacturing, CareersInFood.com can help." Free registration is required to view the full info on job listings, which means posting your "profile," essentially a resume. Your profile will be maintained on the system for 180 days. If you don't renew it (they will remind you), it will be deactivated. Much more here to explore.

Leadership Solutions

...specializing in senior level retained search for the food-manufacturing sector. They do not actively solicit contact from candidates on their website, so I would suggest a discreet phone call or email to introduce yourself and check their interest in your qualifications.

My Food Recruiter

I'm only listing this because it looks good and covers a unique area, but there is no contact information on the site and the domain registration is private, so I do not recommend registering / posting a resume on this site. The site lists all kinds of jobs in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. They display with the newest jobs first, but you can click on a company's name to see all jobs listed by that particular employer. You can also elect to do a "New Search" to enter specific location and job type data. You do not need to register in order to apply for the jobs located here. Another beef -- I am finding jobs in the database which are over 6 months old, and I do not see anything telling me how long jobs are posted. It looks good, but remember to exercise caution.

Probrewer.com

...includes terrific information for people interested in the brewing industry. The Classifieds include an area for employment listings, but users should also check the Resources area for lists of suppliers, events, and profiles of other registered users of the site. This is a handy, international industry resource.

WineAmerica

"The National Association of American Wineries." This trade association works "to encourage the dynamic growth and development of American wineries and winegrowing through the advancement and advocacy of sound public policy". While they do not post jobs on the site, they do list and link to the State Associations Council websites, and those list individual wineries in each state (potential employers).

Winejobs from WineBusiness.com

... wine industry jobs from big name wineries, distributors, universities and more. Search by category, location, and company. Job seekers can also post job wanted announcements on a community board. Persons interested in even more industry info will enjoy checking out the entire site, especially the Directory.

WineJobsOnline

Industry news, career info, and jobs for the New Zealand wine industry.

WinerySite.com Classified Ads

...all sorts of classified ads for the Wine Industry, including Help Wanted. Select "Help Wanted" from the list but leave the additional search box blank to display all the ads.

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HVAC Manufacturing

ARI CoolNet

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is a trade association of companies involved in the manufacturing and support of air conditioning and refrigeration products. Their member directory is available online with links to homepages where available.

American Boiler Manufacturers Association

You can use their free list of Member Companies to connect to manufacturers all over the country.

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Materials Manufacturing

Steel Works, the American Iron and Steel Institute

...consortium of companies in this industry, and the members account for more than two-thirds of the raw steel produced in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Steel Links includes hotlinks to these member companies, and you can find all kinds of other good industry info and related resources here.

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Mining / Offshore Technology

Mining Technology

Offshore Technology

Although designed for professional contractors, these sites offer a host of worldwide information on these industries. Provided by Net Resources International, each site contains a host of professional information, including industry organizations, exhibitions, and conferences, and company and equipment indexes. You will also want to check the current projects and equipment catalog sections, offering specifications and photos of a large number of interesting gadgets and current projects. These are terrific sources for information on manufacturing and equipment for each specific industry area. The Job & Careers section is operated in conjunction with industryappointments.com, and most of the listings are in the UK.

Information on Mining is available.

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Packaging

Beacon Consultants Group

"National Staffing Specialists in the Films, Paper and Converting Industries placing people in Sales, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing and Upper Management Positions. ... We place people in positions of Sales, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Upper Management all over the U.S. & some International." This firm has extensive experiencing in the packaing industry. Several jobs listed on the site, and they welcome your resume and / or inquiry.

Packaging Career Hotline

...a service of Women in Packaging, this is an easy-to-use site for positions in the packaging industry. Scroll to the bottom of the page, select a category (or Show all Jobs), add a two-letter state code if desired (US only), and go. Date of posting is listed for each announcement. One complaint -- all ads display one on a page, so you must continually hit the "Next" button to see them all. And you don't know how many listings there are until you don't see the "Next" button any more. Don't miss the list of Links of Interest (left margin) where you'll find links to related associations, resources, and organization members (a.k.a. potential employers).

Institute of Packaging Professionals

...news and events from all over the world. Includes industry links and info on certification. Look in the Links area for a list of executive recruiters in this industry.

You may also want to review the resources under Industrial Design.

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Toy Manufacturing

Toy Industry Association (TIA)

..."the national New York City-based trade association for U.S. producers and importers of toys, games and children's entertainment products. Its 250+ members account for 85 percent of industry sales; associate members include toy testing laboratories, design firms and professional inventors." Check a variety of industry stats, their list of members (alphabetical, by product category, or by trade name), and learn much more about this industry.

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Transportation Technology

Railway Technology

Ship Technology (Cruise and ship industry)

Although designed for professional contractors, these sites offer a host of worldwide information on these industries. Provided by Net Resources International, each site contains a host of professional information, including industry organizations, exhibitions, and conferences, and company and equipment indexes. You will also want to check the current projects and equipment catalog sections, offering specifications and photos of a large number of interesting gadgets and current projects. These are terrific sources for information on manufacturing and equipment for each specific industry area. The Job & Careers section is operated in conjunction with industryappointments.com, and most of the listings are in the UK.

More information on Transportation is available.

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Wood Products

Top Wood Jobs

..."over 30 years experience in recruiting for World Class companies in North America with a thorough understanding of the high quality personnel required to operate in the highly competitive wood products market." Wow! Talk about a niche site. This recruiter from Oregon has listings for engineers, operations managers, and sales/marketing folks from all over North America for you to review (and submit an application at no cost). While here, you should also check out his Resources, a wonderful list of associations, industry events, employers, and other great online sources for info on the wood products industry. Really wonderful resource.

WoodIndustryEd.org

..."designed to facilitate and promote interest in careers in the wood manufacturing industries and to be an ongoing resource of helpful industry information. This site is appropriate for students seeking careers in the industry; educators wanting current industry news for their classrooms or personal growth; industry professionals looking to enhance their skills, and others seeking wood and related industries career information." This was conceived by professionals affiliated with the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), and offers numerous links to educational and training opportunities in this industry, information on scholarships and competitions, and much more. It looks like a terrific resource for anyone at any level how wants to learn more about the wood manufacturing industry.