Case Studies

Reducing Time to Fill by 75% for a Manufacturing Leader

Written by LevelUP | Mar 5, 2025 10:08:53 PM

About This Client

Industry: Industrials & Manufacturing
Company Size: 13,000+ employees
Solutions: Recruitment Process Outsourcing 


A prominent player in the industrials and manufacturing sector faced ongoing challenges in talent acquisition. Despite their industry reputation, they struggled to attract qualified candidates, often finding their job portal devoid of suitable applicants.

This ongoing talent shortage not only delayed critical projects but also drove up operational costs. Recognizing the urgency, the company partnered with LevelUP to overhaul their recruitment strategy and unlock new talent pipelines.

Unlocking New Talent Pipelines with RPO

LevelUP implemented a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) program that focused on building new talent channels, optimizing existing processes, and delivering a tailored recruitment solution. Key initiatives included:

  • Building talent pipelines from vocational schools
  • Targeted headhunting efforts
  • Industry-specific staffing agency partnerships
  • A compelling employee value proposition, focusing on union workers with manufacturing experience
  • Streamlined recruitment processes aligned with hiring managers

Measurable Impact on Hiring Performance

100% fill rate
for specialized roles
40-day
time to fill
75% reduction
in time to fill

The RPO program delivered transformative outcomes, significantly improving the client’s hiring performance:

  • 100% of specialized roles filled within 40 Days: Key positions such as Sr Ceramics Engineer, Sr Reliability Engineer, PC6A Electrical Engineer, and Material Scientist were successfully filled shortly after our partnership began.
  • 75% reduction in time to fill: The average time to fill positions decreased dramatically from 160 days to just 40 days, enhancing the client's operational efficiency.

With LevelUP’s ongoing support, the client continues to benefit from a proactive recruitment strategy that ensures a steady influx of highly skilled professionals.

Learn more about how RPO helps companies overcome hiring challenges.