“The client knew from working with us that when it comes to qualified staffing for manufacturing operations, AdvantaStaff speaks the language. We immediately understood the needs from both a technical and an interpersonal standpoint, and our Wauford Group connection gave us the expertise and resources to quickly identify, train, and onboard the employees remotely for a highly successful outcome.”
– JT Wauford, AdvantaStaff Client Services Manager
The Challenge
A Fortune 500 multi-national company – an advanced manufacturer – had a very specific need for engineering and administrative staff to support one of its contractors. AdvantaStaff previously helped the manufacturer fill similar positions at its central Virginia facility, but this need was specific to a North Carolina-based contractor, who relied on the manufacturer for 24/7 on-site technical guidance when production or quality issues arose.
Because the manufacturer had no other full-time staff or facility in the region where the contractor was located, the situation required highly qualified employees who were also uniquely self-reliant, with the skills to act as liaison between the manufacturer and contractor without on-site or local oversight. As an added pressure, the positions needed to be staffed as quickly as possible, or production would be impacted locally and outside the region. The manufacturer reached out to AdvantaStaff to recruit, hire, onboard, and train engineers, as well as provide administrative support for the specific needs of this out-of-state operation.
The Solution
AdvantaStaff rapidly assessed the client’s needs from a technical standpoint and developed a staffing plan that would bring quick and effective results. Careful consideration was given to the skills that would be necessary for employees to navigate the relationship between the manufacturer and contactor.
In short order, the AdvantaStaff team presented qualified candidates local to North Carolina for the manufacturer’s approval. Once the ideal candidates were identified, AdvantaStaff and the manufacturer worked in partnership to onboard and train the employees. This process happened remotely and was completed as quickly as it would have been for a local operation thanks to AdvantaStaff’s systems, people, resources, and knowledge gained through its association with The Wauford Group.
AdvantaStaff onboarded employees with the skills and training needed to ensure compliance with all technical specifications, quality requirements, and outputs. Those abilities, in combination with the soft skills needed to serve as a liaison between the manufacturer and contractor, allowed the newly hired employees to quickly get up and running, ensuring a seamless operation locally, regionally, and across the country.
The Results
The customer’s trust in AdvantaStaff, based on a strong existing relationship and AdvantaStaff’s proven track record, paid off quickly. Leveraging the established processes and expertise developed by its parent company, The Wauford Group, AdvantaStaff screened potential candidates, staffed, and fully onboarded the first position within four weeks of the initial request.
Partnering with AdvantaStaff allowed the manufacturer to fill critical positions out-of-state on an accelerated timeline that would have been nearly impossible in-house, where multiple levels of approval requirements would have caused delays.
AdvantaStaff’s rapid-fire ability to assess and understand the technical needs and to recruit, interview, screen, and refer strong candidates for approval paid great dividends not only for the manufacturer, but also for the contractor. The contractor can now count on round-the-clock guidance from qualified, well-trained employees, supporting the manufacturing process in North Carolina and helping to ensure uninterrupted operations across North America and beyond.
Locally developed expertise – available wherever you operate.
- Broader resources and best-in-class training
- A deeper understanding of industry needs
- Knowledge and systems that work locally and remotely
- The ability to tailor solutions quickly and efficiently
AdvantaStaff is the region’s premier resource for qualified short and long-term staffing – and direct hire recruitment – for distribution, manufacturing and light industrial businesses throughout central Virginia. We service Richmond, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George counties as well as areas outside the Central Virginia region.