Case Study: a leading manufacturer of dry-cell batteries and flashlights achieves a 94% fill rate with Staff Management | SMX

Leading Manufacturer of Dry-cell Batteries and Flashlights achieves 94% fill rate with Staff Management | SMX

The customer, a leading manufacturer of dry-cell batteries and flashlights, faced a severe staffing challenge during a peak season exacerbated by hurricane-driven demand and a tight local labor market with low unemployment. The vendor, Staff Management | SMX, was tasked with bolstering operations at the client's North Carolina plant.

Staff Management | SMX implemented innovative recruiting tactics, including bilingual recruiters and revised background checks, and leveraged their Stafftrack predictive analytics technology to anticipate shortages. This allowed for strategic scheduling and close partnership with the client to align production. As a result, Staff Management | SMX achieved a 94% fill rate, a 96% attendance rate, and limited turnover to just 3.3% in the first year.