Direct Recruiters is an executive search firm that recruits high-impact employees for organizations and their suppliers in the USA plastics industry. DRI provides plastics companies and their suppliers with executive search, recruitment, board search, private equity search, interim placement & staffing services to fill plastics jobs. For recruiting assistance, please contact our plastics recruiter, David Peterson at 440-996-0590 or [email protected].

Plastics Recruiting Areas of Focus

Primary Processing Machinery / Equipment: 

Injection Molding
Blow Molding
Extrusion
Thermoforming
Rotational Molding
Recycling
Other

Auxiliary Equipment: 

Conveying
Material Handling
Drying
Feeding / Blending
Size Reduction
Temperature Control
Granulators
Other

Rigid Packaging:

Blow Molding
Thermoforming
Injection Molding
Foam
Film / Sheet Extrusion
Other

Processors (Non-Packaging):

Rotational Molding
Pipe / Profile / Tubing
Recycling
Compression Molding
Injection Molding
Blow Molding
Thermoforming
Other

Suppliers:

Polymers
Resins
Master Batch
Compounding
CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers)

Other

Plastics Industry Roles We Place

The DRI executive search team is comprised of Senior Recruiters and Research Associates who have a thorough understanding of the Plastics industry, current job market, and what it takes to fill an open position. On a daily basis, we are in contact with executive management and hiring authorities looking to recruit and hire top industry professionals including:

C-Suite
CEO
CHRO
Board Roles
VP Level
Directors
Managers
Sales
Marketing
Engineers
Technical
Operations
In-House Counsel
Legal Staffing
Private Equity and Portfolio Company Roles

Finding Top Talent

DRI has a long history of assisting clients through our industry-specific concentration within the Plastics industry. We have led the way in providing executive search, staffing, plastics interim placementflexible packaging interim placement, consulting services and solutions. In addition, DRI’s plastics executive search specialists are experienced in working with Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Growth Equity firms to recruit their portfolio company leaders and teams. DRI has a reputation for delivering qualified candidates quickly and professionally when filling a mission-critical position.

The Plastics industry includes thermoplastics, polyurethanes, thermosets, adhesives, coatings and sealants, and is extremely important to a variety of industries. In order to survive in today’s business environment and continue to thrive in the Plastics industry, companies need a solid base of the right employees and executives to continue the planned growth of their businesses. DRI plastics recruiters have the experience and ability to fill the critical roles within plastics organizations. The executive recruiters at DRI place candidates in CEO, C-Suite, Board and senior-level positions at Plastics companies all across the United States. DRI executive recruiters are some of the best in the business at filling job openings for U.S. based plastics businesses organizations. DRI plastics recruiters source specialists in the plastics industry that are extremely skilled and experienced.

Connect with our Plastics Recruiters

Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is a trusted leader in plastics industry recruitment, connecting hiring managers with the skilled professionals needed to thrive in this competitive sector. Our dedicated plastics recruiters have extensive experience and deep industry insight, enabling them to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the plastics market. From executives driving organizational growth to engineers innovating manufacturing processes and sales professionals expanding market reach, we provide tailored recruitment solutions that align with your business goals.

At DRI, we leverage proven search strategies and a vast network of plastics industry professionals to deliver exceptional candidates who bring both technical expertise and a commitment to success. Our recruiters are committed to understanding your company’s specific needs and culture to ensure every placement is the right fit. With DRI as your recruitment partner, you’ll gain access to top talent that helps your organization stay competitive, adapt to market changes, and achieve long-term success in the plastics industry.

To fill a position or discuss a recruiting assignment, contact David Peterson, Managing Partner & Recruitment Director of Plastics & Flexible Packaging: 440-996-0590 or [email protected] and connect with David on LinkedIn.

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