Scaling Production Headcount Without Missing Target

A fast-growing advanced manufacturer was expanding across multiple facilities, with production demand accelerating faster than hiring could keep up. In a market where every manufacturer is fighting for the same skilled associates, leadership needed more than a recruiter filling reqs, they needed a partner who could scale headcount in lockstep with production targets, hold speed and quality at once, and anticipate hiring needs before the line ever felt the gap. Built to Ramp: Scaling Production Headcount Without Missing Target When an advanced manufacturer needed to staff multiple facilities fast enough to keep pace with surging production demand, Eastridge became the on-site workforce engine behind the ramp. CHALLENGES ■ Highly regulated environment, with high-quality and high-volume processes ■ Strict PPE and safety standards, in a ■ Highly competitive market ■ Spikes in Demand 800-918-1678 eastridge.com RESULTS ■ 600+ associates across 10+ facilities ■ 57% reduction in recordable safety incidents, YoY ■ 5% monthly workforce turnover, below manufacturing benchmark ■ 9.02 employee satisfaction (out of 10) Case History

HOW EASTRIDGE DRIVES THE RAMP Our local team runs the ramp day to day, in constant contact with operations managers and HR so recruiting stays on top of production needs, backed by infrastructure built to source, track, and manage 600+ associates: Continuous Market Intelligence: Ongoing analysis of supply and demand, pay bands, and skillset-to-pay alignment keeps offers competitive and roles fillable. Multilingual Recruiting: Recruiters who speak Vietnamese, Spanish, Chinese, and more engage the talent competitors can’t reach. Deep Manufacturing Expertise: A team that knows the floor, matching associates to how production actually runs, not just to a job title. Referral & Community Engine: Active referral generation from our associate base, community networking, and social media keeps a warm talent pipeline flowing. AI-Powered, Human-Verified: AI attracts and pre-screens for qualifications, then every associate sits for a full interview with the team. Surge Capacity on Demand: Recruiting resources across the organization flex to meet production spikes without missing a beat. RESULTS The model didn’t just fill seats, it stabilized the workforce so production could scale on schedule. 86% of associates reported confidence in their training and resources, walking onto the floor ready to contribute. By cutting turnover 58% and lifting satisfaction above 9 out of 10, Eastridge turned staffing from a reactive scramble into a strategic advantage, giving leadership a workforce stable enough to plan around and the momentum to hit whatever the next target demands. Manufacturing Roles We Filled ● Electromechanical Assemblers ● Production Operators ● Test Operators ● Quality Inspectors ● Systems Integration Technicians ● Debug Technicians ● Maintenance Technicians / Mechanics ● Production Leads & Supervisors ● Manufacturing Engineers Need a workforce partner who understands advanced manufacturing? Whether you're scaling production, improving workforce quality, or preparing for demand spikes, Eastridge helps manufacturers build reliable, high-performing teams.