Following an acquisition, Henderson Brown Recruitment successfully sourced and secured a senior warehouse and logistics leader for a food manufacturing business through a confidential and targeted recruitment process.
Problem
Henderson Brown Recruitment was faced with the challenge of finding a food manufacturing expert to lead the warehouse and logistics functions. This requirement arose due to an acquisition and strategic growth at the senior leadership level. The Group Operations Director and HR were involved in timely strategic projects post-acquisition, necessitating support from the recruitment team. Additionally, this was a sensitive role as structural changes had not yet been announced to the business.
Solution
- Team Briefing: The team conducted a detailed face-to-face briefing with the Hiring Manager to thoroughly understand the job brief, candidate requirements, and benefits package.
- Market Research: We created a market map to identify relevant candidates from food competitors within a one-hour radius, ensuring a focused candidate search.
- Candidate Screening: Our team initiated an initial screening process and conducted face-to-face interviews before submitting candidate profiles to the client.
- Shortlist Delivery: We delivered a full shortlist of qualified candidates by the agreed-upon date.
- Confidentiality: To maintain confidentiality, we had each candidate sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
- Company Overview: Leveraging our long-standing partnership and site visits, we provided candidates with an excellent overview of the company, role, and culture.
- Interview Support: Detailed interview preparation and feedback were provided at all stages of the recruitment process.
- Timelines and Milestones: Clear timeframes were established for CV submission, interview dates, and offer/placement stages to ensure a timely process.
Outcome
- Positive Client Feedback: After the first meetings with eight candidates, we received excellent feedback from the client, reflecting the quality of the shortlisted candidates.
- Candidate Selection: From the initial pool of candidates, we narrowed it down to five for the second stage and two for the final stage, which included an interview with the Managing Director.
- Successful Placement: One candidate accepted the role, making a significant move from a large industry competitor, showcasing our ability to attract top talent.
- Smooth Transition: We facilitated agreed touch points between our team, the client, and the candidate throughout the notice period, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Satisfaction All Around: Both the client and the candidate expressed their satisfaction with the entire recruitment process, highlighting our commitment to excellence in recruitment services.
Conclusion
expertly demonstrated their talent acquisition skills, confidentiality management, and commitment to a successful recruitment outcome, ensuring client satisfaction throughout the process.
Testimonial
The applications were all of an extremely high calibre with the experience, exposure and knowledge that we were looking for. Henderson Brown are a professional recruitment partner with a high level of integrity, which is essential to me as a business leader.
Head of People and Culture, Life Health Foods
