May is Mental Health Awareness Month! With roughly 1 in 5 adults in the US experiencing mental illness, it is an important reminder to prioritize well-being both in and outside of the workplace. Taking care of ourselves and supporting one another helps create healthier teams, stronger workplaces, and more positive environments where people can truly thrive.
As businesses continue to grow and evolve, having the right people on your team makes all the difference. That’s where ABR’s Top Talent can help. We connect businesses with exceptional Talent who are ready to bring value, fresh perspective, and momentum to growing teams. And the best part? There’s no cost to you unless you hire an ABR candidate!
Below is a snapshot of some of ABR’s Top Talent. But as always, Top Talent moves quickly, so if someone stands out, let’s connect before the opportunity passes by.
Looking forward to helping you build a strong and successful team!

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Learning & Development/ HR (Candidate AJ399149)

Desired Pay: $80K

This candidate is a versatile Training and Talent Acquisition professional with experience designing and delivering high-impact onboarding, safety, and compliance training while supporting full-cycle recruiting and core HR functions. Proven success collaborating cross-functionally to improve workforce readiness, reduce classroom time by 50%, and increase compliance completion rates by up to 60–80% through digital training solutions. Developed hiring processes that reduced turnover by 40% by prioritizing direct placements, while also supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation. Brings a strong process-improvement mindset focused on quality, safety, and long-term workforce development.

Plant Manager/ Engineering Manager (Candidate DW383443)

Desired Pay: $130K

This candidate is an experienced Plant Manager and Engineering leader with over 20 years of success driving operational excellence across manufacturing environments. Most recently, the candidate’s role concluded due to a company sale and resulting organizational changes. Currently based in the Midwest, the candidate is open to relocation for the right opportunity. Brings a strong track record of leading both plant operations and engineering functions, with the ability to align technical strategy to business objectives. Background includes full P&L responsibility, capital project execution, plant transitions, and cross-functional leadership across production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams. Core expertise includes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and CapEx management. Has consistently delivered measurable results, including reducing labor hours by nearly 50%, cutting quality defects by 50%, improving safety performance, and increasing equipment uptime through targeted process and equipment improvements. Has led multi-million-dollar capital projects, including equipment installation, upgrades, and process optimization initiatives. Additionally, has implemented cost-saving strategies, improved throughput, and reduced waste while maintaining a strong focus on quality and operational efficiency. Experienced in working closely with executive leadership, contributing to budgeting, KPI reporting, compliance initiatives, and workforce development. Recognized for an analytical mindset, hands-on leadership style, and ability to drive sustainable improvements in complex manufacturing environments. Laid off last week, open to relocation in the Midwest.

Procurement/ Accounting (Candidate AJ402549)

Desired Pay: $80K

This candidate is an accounting and procurement leader with over 15 years of experience combining cost analysis, financial reporting, and large-scale strategic sourcing across manufacturing environments. Brings a strong foundation in cost accounting, inventory reconciliation, forecasting, and ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Sage), along with proven success managing multimillion-dollar spend and negotiating national supplier agreements. Known for driving measurable cost reductions, strengthening reporting accuracy, and improving operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Project Manager, Planner/ Estimator (Candidate AJ401879)

Desired Pay: $70K

This candidate is a highly experienced civil and municipal professional with 13+ years in planning & estimating, 7 years in survey design and layout, and 11 years leading municipal street and recycling operations. Has supported infrastructure projects with the Wisconsin DOT, bringing strong technical expertise in Total Stations, GPS-RTK, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project estimation software. Proven leader with experience managing budgets, contracts, grants, public education initiatives, and daily department operations all while delivering cost-effective, sustainable results. Currently seeking opportunities in Project Management, Planner/Estimator, and Civil Engineering roles.

Remote Material Planner (Candidate DW215998)

Desired Pay: $150K

Supply chain professional with nine years of experience in driving cost savings, enhancing supplier performance, and improving operational efficiency across multiple manufacturing sectors. They have a proven track record of delivering over $525K in cost savings through strategic negotiations and process improvements. In their role as Senior Material Planner at Rise Baking Company, Cody managed all raw material purchasing and inventory processes for three manufacturing sites and four 3PLs, overseeing $40M in annual expenditure. They are recognized for their expertise in SAP, particularly in procurement and material planning, and have led initiatives to optimize supply chain workflows, reduce costs, and improve service levels, consistently exceeding company targets. Cody has experience managing significant annual budgets, collaborating with engineering, R&D, and demand planning teams, and implementing inventory management systems that reduce days inventory on hand. Their earlier positions include roles in production scheduling and materials planning, with additional experience in metals procurement and manufacturing processes. Educationally, they hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winona State University and an Associate in Science from Rochester Community and Technical College. Their skills include advanced Excel, demand and supply planning, procurement, project management, and ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, complemented by expertise in process improvement and RFP management.