With nearly three decades of experience, TCG’s General Manufacturing division has partnered with manufacturers of all sizes across diverse industries and global markets. Our hands-on experience in hundreds of facilities gives us unparalleled insight into the unique operational, technical, and leadership needs of modern manufacturing environments. We bring deep expertise across multiple manufacturing sectors, including automotive components, industrial equipment, consumer goods, plastics and polymers, metal fabrication, electronics assembly, chemical processing, packaging materials, building products, and specialty manufacturing. We understand the critical challenges facing manufacturers today, from workforce development and supply chain disruption to automation, lean implementation, sustainability requirements, and the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. From plant-level operations to corporate leadership, we provide tailored recruitment solutions for Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed manufacturers, and family-owned businesses alike, ensuring the right talent fit for every client’s strategic objectives and operational excellence goals.
Our recruiters possess deep understanding of general manufacturing processes, including discrete and process manufacturing, assembly operations, machining, injection molding, welding and fabrication, and advanced production technologies. We recognize the complexities of ISO quality standards, Six Sigma methodologies, lean manufacturing principles, total productive maintenance (TPM), and the growing emphasis on automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing systems. This expertise enables us to identify candidates who can drive operational excellence, implement continuous improvement initiatives, reduce waste and downtime, and navigate the intersection of efficiency, quality, safety, and cost management. Whether you’re modernizing facilities with new equipment and technology, implementing lean transformations, scaling production capacity, or integrating acquisitions, we connect you with professionals who have proven track records in manufacturing leadership, operational optimization, and building high-performing production teams.
We recruit for the full range of roles essential to general manufacturing success. Our placements include operations leaders such as plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and continuous improvement managers who drive daily performance and productivity. We fill technical positions including manufacturing engineers, process engineers, quality engineers, maintenance managers, industrial engineers, and automation specialists who ensure equipment reliability, process optimization, and product quality. Additionally, we source supply chain professionals, materials managers, EHS directors, human resources leaders, and plant controllers who support comprehensive facility operations. From the shop floor to executive leadership including VPs of Manufacturing, Directors of Operations, and COOs, we deliver strategic talent that strengthens every level of your manufacturing organization and supports sustainable growth across diverse industrial sectors.
We understand that general manufacturing success depends on leaders who combine technical expertise with strong people leadership, analytical problem-solving, safety commitment, and cultural fit within manufacturing environments. Our recruitment approach goes beyond matching job requirements, we invest time understanding your facility culture, production processes, equipment technologies, strategic priorities, and the specific operational challenges unique to your industry. Through our extensive manufacturing network built over decades of diverse industry experience, we access top-tier talent including experienced professionals not actively seeking new opportunities. When you partner with TCG, you gain a trusted advisor who understands the realities of manufacturing operations and is committed to delivering leaders and specialists who drive productivity, quality, safety, cost efficiency, and long-term operational excellence that supports your competitive position and business growth.
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