Placement Report
Result Placement
Days to Present Placed Candidate 84
Days to Placement 96
Total Candidates Presented 11
Total Candidates Interviewed by Client 10
Total Prospects DDI Spoke With 14
Lead Consultant

Connor McKercher

Vice President & Practice Leader: Flexible Packaging, Corrugated, Labels, Folding Cartons, Paper & Industrial Automation

Company Description

An innovative producer of biodegradable packaging and printed bags, with multiple facilities throughout the country.

Job Title

Plant Manager

How long was client searching prior to our involvement?

The client reached out to us immediately, leveraging our specialized industry expertise to fill a critical leadership gap.

Did client have internal recruiting resources?

With no internal recruiting resources, they needed help quickly identifying the right person to step into this key role.

Why was this a real problem for the client?

The company had recently parted ways with a long-tenured leader who had managed the plant for years. They required a new Plant Manager who could not only ensure operational excellence but also bring structure through the development of SOPs and protocols—while preserving a positive and engaging workplace culture. It was critical to find an experienced Plant Manager capable of bringing leadership to the site.

How did this opportunity help the candidate?

The candidate we placed was recently displaced due to a position elimination, a common occurrence in the industry. Having relocated multiple times during his career, he was seeking a stable, local opportunity that would allow him to remain in the community, keep his household in place, and ensure his children stayed in their current school system. Through this opportunity, the candidate found stability, growth potential, and a competitive compensation package with bonus upside—all without another disruptive relocation.