Transforming Workforce Dynamics: Temp-to-Hire Solutions for Minnesota Manufacturing
Quick Facts
- Industry: Industrial Innovative Materials
- Service Type: Temporary or Temp-to-hire Staffing
- Timeline: 12-months
- Geography: Willmar, Minnesota
- Specializations: Production Operators, Machine Operators
Doherty Staffing Solutions (Doherty) offers a wide range of customizable employment solutions to meet each company’s hiring needs, whether it’s helping with large-volume temporary staffing, payrolling your contingent workforce, or finding the right professional to complete your team. We work alongside human resources managers, leadership team members, and other hiring professionals within your organization to ensure an efficient and timely process.
This workforce success story highlights how Doherty utilized our employment expertise to help provide a customized hiring solution for an innovative materials manufacturer in need of skilled manufacturing talent at their Minnesota facility.
Company Overview
This manufacturing facility is located in Willmar, Minnesota. They are a sister company of a larger innovative materials organization, specializing in abrasive backings and industrial applications. With strong values at its core, the company is deeply committed to providing second-chance opportunities for individuals overcoming employment barriers. Doherty Staffing Solutions (Doherty) partnered with this manufacturing facility to implement a strategic contingent workforce solution.
Hiring Challenges
This facility faced ongoing challenges in finding a manufacturing staffing partner capable of addressing its unique workforce needs. Their previous provider frequently submitted candidates too late and failed to maintain regular communication, which disrupted the hiring process and created operational inefficiencies. As a result, the company struggled to fill critical roles (including Machine Operators and Production Operators) with candidates that met the requirements. They needed a Minnesota manufacturing staffing partner who could combine strong customer service, adaptability, and consistent communication to meet their high standards.
Workforce Solutions
Doherty became a trusted partner for this Minnesota manufacturing company by tailoring its approach to addressing their specific workforce challenges. Doherty placed a strong emphasis on regular check-ins and open communication with the company’s owner, fostering trust and ensuring transparency throughout the process. Additionally, Doherty’s focus on temp-to-hire recruitment provided the flexibility needed to evaluate candidates on-site before transitioning them to permanent roles, ensuring a long-term fit.
Key Results
The collaboration between Doherty and this manufacturing facility delivered measurable improvements in both hiring efficiency and workforce stability. Over the past year, nearly 10 candidates were placed to help this small manufacturing workforce operate smoothly. Candidates were submitted promptly, streamlining the recruitment process, and reducing delays that had previously impacted production. The temp-to-hire recruitment model strengthened employee retention by allowing the company to assess and secure long-term team members who aligned with their operational and cultural goals. Doherty’s proactive communication and relationship-driven approach set them apart from previous industrial staffing providers, establishing a lasting partnership based on trust and exceptional service.
“The customer service is exceptional using Doherty. Nobody checks in with me the way that Doherty does – they always have candidates on deck and are connecting every few weeks.” – Owner
Summary
As illustrated in this workforce success story, Doherty is familiar with the challenges of building a skilled manufacturing workforce and knows how to apply our 40+ years of employment expertise to craft a custom workforce solution that can work for your business.
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