65%

say sourcing is their primary process bottleneck

63%

expect to hire more in 2026 than they did last year

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Based on survey responses, applications data, and interview funnel analysis from manufacturing hiring teams across the U.S.

Not Generic HR Benchmarks

Every data point comes from manufacturing and industrial hiring teams – covering the roles, funnel dynamics, and constraints specific to this sector. Built for the people actually filling these roles.

Sector-specific respondents

Every response came from a TA or HR professional in manufacturing or industrial staffing.

Real funnel data

Benchmarks built from actual application and interview pipeline data across role tiers and sourcing channels.

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Written for recruiters, TA managers, and HR leaders filling skilled trades and technical roles. Benchmarks you can actually use.

"Everyone says they can't find people, but that's not really the problem. We get plenty of applicants. The problem is finding candidates who are actually qualified – and willing to engage once you reach out."

Manufacturing Hiring Leader · 2026 Benchmark Survey Respondent

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State ofIndustrial Hiring 2026

65%

63%

Not Generic HR Benchmarks

"Everyone says they can't find people, but that's not really the problem. We get plenty of applicants. The problem is finding candidates who are actually qualified – and willing to engage once you reach out."

The Data Is In

State of
Industrial Hiring 2026