Company Background

Regal Rexnord, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing industrial powertrain solutions, has a thriving aerospace division with plants in Monticello, IN, Simi Valley, CA, and Downers Grove, IL. These plants specialize in producing high-precision bearings for the demanding aerospace and defense sectors. At the Monticello plant in White County, Indiana, HR Manager Lora Kellogg faces the ongoing challenge of attracting skilled talent in a competitive manufacturing landscape. As Regal Rexnord continues to grow and adapt to market demands, efficient recruitment has become crucial for maintaining its position as a key player in the aerospace industry

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The Challenge

Facing an ambitious 40% growth target over the next three years, Regal Rexnord found itself in urgent need of new talent. Despite a historically low turnover rate, a wave of retirements coupled with expansion plans created significant hiring challenges for their lean HR team.

Lora explained, "We are looking at probably a 40% growth over the next 3 years... We're in major hiring mode for direct labor, indirect labor, and we've also hired 11 salaried roles to support that growth."

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The Solution: FactoryFix

To address these hiring needs, Regal Rexnord's HR director initiated a trial with FactoryFix. HR Manager Lora Kellogg, while initially unfamiliar with the platform, was eager to have a new recruiting tool at her disposal.

Key Benefits:

1. User-Friendly Interface: "What I like about FactoryFix is it's so easy to use. It's not hard at all. It's very user-friendly," Lora noted.
2. Efficient Candidate Evaluation: The star-based ranking system and comprehensive candidate profiles saved valuable time. Lora shared, "I like the starring system because if someone comes in with one red star, I don’t have to waste time evaluating them for the role."
3. Diverse Candidate Pool: FactoryFix provided a wide range of candidates, including those with transferable skills from other industries.
4. Time-Saving Features: Automated screening questions and quick candidate feedback reduced the time needed for initial evaluations.

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Results

Within weeks of implementing FactoryFix, Regal Rexnord experienced:

1. Faster Time-to-Fill: "Using FactoryFix, I'm getting them within 30 days, especially for the manufacturing roles," Lora reported, this beats their target of filling roles in under 60 days.
2. Success in Specialized Roles: Laura filled a long-standing engineering position within a week and a half of posting it on FactoryFix. "I was excited because that engineering position had been open for 3 or 4 months," she shared.
3. Efficient Candidate Sourcing: FactoryFix made it easier to identify candidates suitable for roles other than the ones they initially applied for.

As Regal Rexnord continues to grow, FactoryFix has become an integral part of their recruitment strategy. For companies facing similar growth and recruitment challenges, FactoryFix offers a user-friendly, efficient solution that can significantly improve hiring outcomes.

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