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Overcoming Location Barriers to Secure a Senior Technical Manager
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Finding Solutions With ELR Executive Search
Client: Food Manufacturer
Location/s: Griffith, NSW, Australia. Global presence across North and South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
Industry: Food and beverage manufacturing
Company Turnover: Approximately $25.2 million
Employees: 75+ employees
Role: Senior Technical Manager
Preface
In executive search, some roles are hard to fill—not because the talent doesn’t exist, but because traditional hiring methods don’t work.
Flavourtech, a global leader in food processing technology, needed a Senior Technical Manager to drive innovation and lead a high-performing team. But finding the right candidate wasn’t just about skills and experience—it was about overcoming the challenge of relocation to regional Australia.
This case study highlights how ELR Executive navigated industry barriers, expanded the search beyond food and beverage, and identified the perfect leader in a market where others had failed.
Securing a transformational leader who can drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term growth was vital.
The challenge? Location.
Many great candidates wouldn’t relocate to regional NSW, while those willing lacked senior-level experience.
ELR Executive knew a traditional search wouldn’t work, so they:
Mapped the food and beverage sector for the best engineering talent.
Expanded into pharmaceuticals, identifying candidates with transferable skills.
Engaged 132 professionals, filtering for expertise and relocation flexibility.
By adapting the search, ELR Executive delivered a high-impact hire who met Flavourtech’s needs and embraced the move.
AT ELR Executive we solve hiring challenges with a strategic, data-driven approach for lasting success.
SELECT MEthodology - How It was applied
Strategise & Understand
Deep consultation revealed that limiting the search to food and beverage alone was restricting access to talent. ELR Executive guided Flavourtech beyond their initial criteria, helping them explore adjacent industries where transferable expertise existed.
Explore & Network
A comprehensive market-mapping strategy was executed, extending beyond the expected sectors. This approach uncovered high-calibre candidates who otherwise wouldn’t have been considered.
Listen & Screen
- 262 direct outreach messages sent
- 132 conversations with potential candidates
- 19 first-round interviews conducted
Evaluate & Verify
8 high-potential candidates shortlisted
4 finalists interviewed by Flavourtech’s leadership team
Close & Deliver
ELR Executive worked closely with both Flavourtech and the candidates to ensure a seamless selection process. Managing expectations, coordinating interviews, and offer negotiations. Given the relocation challenges, ELR Executive also provided guidance on regional relocation, addressing key concerns around housing, schooling, and community integration.
Transition & Assure
We maintained constant communication with Flavourtech and the appointed candidate to support their relocation and onboarding. We assisted with family transition considerations, and ensured the candidate felt fully supported before their official start. This hands-on approach guaranteed a smooth integration into both the company and the local community, setting them up for long-term success.
