Manufacturing & Distribution Talent
Access fractional and direct-hire leaders who modernize manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and deliver operational resilience.
Why talent drives competitive advantage in manufacturing
Manufacturing and distribution are entering a new wave of transformation. From automation and AI to supply chain disruptions and global trade pressures, the challenge is no longer technology adoption, it’s having the right leaders in place to scale it.
- 60% of manufacturers report talent shortages as their top barrier to growth (Deloitte.)
- 128% more supply chain professionals are now re-entering the job market, signaling disruption — and opportunity (SCM Talent.)
- Early adopters of AI-enabled supply chain management have already seen 15% lower logistics costs and 35% better inventory optimization (StockIQ.)
The lesson? Success comes down to leadership and specialized expertise.
Our role: placing the people who make it work
For more than 25 years, 3D Tek has partnered with manufacturers and distributors to secure talent that fuels transformation. Through our eTRACCS methodology, we provide fractional, interim, and permanent leaders who:
- Build resilient supply chain networks
- Lead automation, AI, and Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Navigate regulatory compliance across global trade
- Balance operational efficiency with sustainability goals
Specialized Manufacturing & Distribution Talent
All available as contract, interim leadership specialists, or direct-hire.
Operations & Supply Chain Leadership
Roles: VP of Supply Chain, Director of Logistics, Demand Planning Leader
Impact: Agile, disruption-resistant supply chains with better forecasting
Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Roles: Plant Manager, Automation Engineer, Robotics Integrator
Impact: Lean, digitally enabled operations with higher productivity
Data & Quality Leadership
Roles: Manufacturing Data Analyst, Quality Director, IoT Systems Engineer
Impact: Real-time manufacturing intelligence for quality and efficiency gains
Executive & IT Integration
Roles: CIO, CTO, Director of Manufacturing IT, ERP Program Lead
Impact: Aligned IT/OT systems driving end-to-end visibility and ROI realization
Risk, Compliance & Sustainability
Roles: GRC Officer, ESG Program Manager, Director of Safety & Quality
Impact: Audit-ready operations that meet ESG, OSHA, and global trade requirements
Legacy doesn’t mean lagging
Legacy plants, proprietary production systems, or distribution platforms may still carry your core business. Our leaders ensure modernization happens without disrupting day-to-day output — bridging stability and innovation.
Why 3D Tek
- 25-year record serving manufacturers and distributors nationwide
- Proprietary eTRACCS framework aligns precise talent to business needs
- Access to vetted fractional executives ready in weeks, not months
- Engagements backed by performance guarantees
We are a boutique search firm providing exceptional executive and professional talent to our clients and helping talented experts achieve their career goals.
Our goal is to match human capital needs with highly qualified individuals as quickly and efficiently as possible, with the end goal of enhancing the client’s organizational capability.