Building World-Class Leadership Teams in Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Connecting exceptional operational leadership with transformative opportunities in manufacturing and industrial sectors.

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90%

position close success rate among qualified candidates

7

weeks average time between in first contact inquiry and successful job placement

$30k

average amount saved by using Acumen over in-house resources

Your HUNT for Talent Starts With ACUMEN.

Your trusted placement professional in Columbus, Ohio.

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90%

position close success rate among qualified candidates

6

weeks average time between in first contact inquiry and successful job placement

$20k

average amount saved by using Acumen over in-house resources

a professional & consistent placement partner

Meet Will- Former College athlete with a passion for helping others connect to a role that lets them shine. Will leaves no stone unturned, and in true coaching fashion, is beyond scrappy and goes to war for every one of his clients.

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Your HUNT for Talent Starts With ACUMEN.

Connecting visionary companies with game-changing talent.

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Industry Expertise

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Manufacturing Excellence

Transforming production leadership with expertise in lean manufacturing, quality systems, and Industry 4.0.

Specific roles: Plant Managers, Operations Directors, Quality Leaders

Logistics Innovation

Elevating supply chain performance through strategic transportation and network optimization leadership.

Specific roles: Logistics Directors, Fleet Managers, Network Strategy Leaders

Distribution Transformation

Optimizing distribution operations with focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability.

Specific roles: DC Managers, Fulfillment Directors, Operations Leaders

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leadership solutions

Warehousing Leadership

Manufacturing Leadership

Distribution Center Leadership

Warehouse / Distribution Center AI / Tech roles

Logistics and Supply Chain roles

why choose us.

We serve a wide range of professionals—from dynamic Operations Managers driving daily improvements and developing their teams, to Plant Directors focused on innovation and cost optimization, up to senior executives like COOs, leading global operational strategies and transformations.

Our clients trust us to find candidates who possess the technical expertise, leadership qualities, and strategic vision needed to propel their businesses forward.

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The acumen advantage.

At Acumen Talent, we start with Discovery & Strategy, diving deep into your operations, assessing cultural fit, and defining key performance metrics.

Through Market Intelligence, we map industry talent, analyze compensation trends, and leverage our network to identify top candidates.

Our Precision Selection process ensures a perfect fit by validating technical skills, leadership potential, and track records.

Beyond placement, our Integration Success framework provides onboarding support, a 90-day success plan, and performance monitoring to drive long-term impact.

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Making success stories happen is why we started. Let's make yours happen too.

[Will & Acumen Talent] provide quality candidates in a timely manner.  We are beyond happy with the communication and service Acumen Talent is providing."

John Doe

CEO, XYZ Corporation

"Acumen Talent has been an invaluable resource for our business. Their expertise in finding top-notch talent has helped us grow and succeed."

John Doe

CEO, XYZ Corporation

"Will consistently does a fantastic job for us. I'm hopeful we can work together again in the future."

John Doe

CEO, XYZ Corporation

"Ever since I have known Will, he has gone above and beyond to see that my needs were met as a collaborator.  His communication, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail made every interaction a highlight and he became a true advocate for my goals as we worked together."

John Doe

CEO, XYZ Corporation

"We've worked with a lot of recruiting agencies in the past. We got rid of all of them to work exclusively with Will and Acumen Talent.  His candidates were more excited and informed about the opportunity than any other recruiter we used."

John Doe

CEO, XYZ Corporation

"We are lucky to have Will as a partner. We look forward to using him again."

John Doe

CEO, XYZ Corporation

careers

Posted:
October 10, 2024

Supply Chain Analyst

We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to analyze and improve our supply chain processes. Strong analytical skills and experience with supply chain software are required.

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Posted:
October 9, 2024

Metals Engineering Manager

Seeking a Metals Engineering Manager to oversee engineering projects in our metals division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metallurgy and project management.

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Posted:
October 8, 2024

Manufacturing Quality Manager

We are in search of a Manufacturing Quality Manager to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards. The role involves leading quality assurance teams and implementing best practices.

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meet our founder.

Will is the founder of Acumen Talent, a search firm dedicated to building winning teams for companies in manufacturing technology, supply chain, automation, and warehousing. With experience in Fortune 500 supply chains, multi-billion dollar manufacturing firms, and championship-level coaching, he knows what it takes to architect high-performing teams and cultures.

Inspired by his experiences working with elite business talent and developing players for professional sports careers, Will founded Acumen Talent to focus on identifying exceptional candidates. His insights into team dynamics, honed through years in corporate and coaching roles, have driven Acumen’s mission to find the most impactful leaders.

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