If you lead HR or operations in manufacturing, you know the frustration all too well: constant turnover. Employees come and go, training never seems to end, and productivity suffers as a result. High turnover isn’t just inconvenient — it’s expensive, disruptive, and exhausting for your entire organization.
You may have already tried increasing wages, offering bonuses, or expanding benefits. Yet despite those efforts, the cycle continues: hire, train, lose, repeat.
What if the real issue isn’t compensation — but the hiring process itself? When manufacturers rethink how they hire, not just who they hire, long-term stability becomes achievable.
At Alternative Staffing, we’ve developed a hiring strategy that goes beyond filling open roles. Our approach helps manufacturers reduce turnover, improve performance, and build a workforce designed to last.
The True Cost of Turnover in Manufacturing
Turnover impacts far more than headcount. In manufacturing environments, constant churn creates ripple effects that hit every part of your operation.
Recruiting Expenses
Posting jobs, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and managing onboarding quickly adds up — especially when positions reopen repeatedly.
Hiring and Employment Costs
Frequent turnover increases expenses tied to wages, benefits, PTO, and healthcare administration, often without delivering long-term value.
Training and Onboarding Time
Every new hire requires time and attention from supervisors and experienced workers, pulling them away from production and slowing output.
Lost Productivity
New employees need time to reach full efficiency. When your workforce is always in training mode, peak productivity becomes nearly impossible.
Safety and Compliance Risks
Less-experienced workers are more prone to mistakes and accidents, increasing workers’ compensation claims and putting overall workplace safety at risk.
Without addressing the root cause, turnover becomes a self-perpetuating problem — one that no amount of short-term hiring fixes can solve.
A Smarter Way to Hire for Manufacturing
At Alternative Staffing, we focus on solving turnover at its source. Our hiring philosophy is built around partnership, strategy, and long-term success — not quick fixes.
Instead of reacting to vacancies, we work alongside manufacturers to design customized workforce solutions that support stability, productivity, and growth.
Our Proven 3-Phase Hiring Process
The foundation of our success is our 3-Phase Hiring Process, which evaluates candidates far beyond a resume or basic interview. Every placement is carefully assessed in three critical areas:
1. Skills and Technical Ability
We verify job-specific qualifications and certifications to ensure candidates are truly prepared for the role — whether that’s operating CNC machinery, driving forklifts, or supporting production lines.
2. Character and Work Ethic
We look for individuals who show accountability, teamwork, and a strong commitment to doing the job right — traits that directly impact retention and morale.
3. Reliability and Dependability
Through background checks and reference verification, we ensure candidates are dependable, consistent, and ready to contribute from day one.
This process delivers real results. More than 99% of our employees are asked to return to their original assignments, reflecting the quality and fit of our placements.
And our support doesn’t stop once someone is hired. We remain actively involved — helping you optimize productivity, monitor performance, and prepare for future workforce needs.
Measurable Results That Reduce Costs
We believe in accountability and data-driven improvement. From the start, we track key performance indicators such as turnover rates, attendance, and fill times. Through regular business reviews, we analyze results and continuously refine your workforce strategy.
Here’s a snapshot of what manufacturers have achieved with Alternative Staffing:
- Legacy manufacturing facility (100+ years old): Reimagined staffing and work environment, reducing turnover by 25% and increasing throughput by 20%.
- Metals manufacturer: Reduced an unsustainable 300% turnover rate by restructuring hiring and implementing skill validation.
- Food manufacturing company: Improved fill rates by 44% and lowered monthly production turnover by 12%.
By focusing on quality, fit, and partnership, we help transform labor from a cost burden into a competitive advantage.
It’s Time to Break the Turnover Cycle
High turnover doesn’t have to be “part of the industry.” With the right hiring strategy, manufacturers can build teams that are skilled, dependable, and committed.
Alternative Staffing is more than a staffing provider — we’re a strategic workforce partner that understands manufacturing environments and delivers solutions that last.
Let us show you how a better hiring approach can reduce turnover, lower costs, and strengthen your operation from the inside out.
Contact Alternative Staffing today to discuss your current hiring challenges and discover how we can help you build the stable, high-performing workforce your business deserves.
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