Specialist
Manufacturing
Recruitment
FRUSTRATED BY TRADITIONAL RECRUITMENT?
So Were We.
We’ve re-imagined recruitment by focusing our time and resources on what matters most—our clients, candidates, and Manufacturing professionals, and the long-term partnerships they bring.
SPECIALITY SECTORS
When you grow, we grow
Recruitment & Executive Search Specialists
Hey there, and welcome to mfg. Talent.
We deliver tailored and specialist Recruitment & Executive Search solutions, backed by over 60 years of manufacturing industry expertise.
As career-driven professionals who have worked the majority of our lives within the corporate world, we became increasingly frustrated with how recruitment was being handled—often prioritising internal workplace structures, endless meetings, and internal targets over delivering real value to clients and candidate, those who matter most.

Over the years, we experienced first-hand how these processes hindered true relationships, leaving businesses and industry professionals stuck with a one-size-fits-all solution or half-nurtured relationship that doesn't go the distance or deliver the desired result.
So, we made a bold move. We left the corporate world behind to build mfg. Talent Partners, a boutique recruitment agency that puts you, the client and industry professional, at the centre of everything we do.
"What brings us the most joy in this business is looking back on our years of recruitment and being able to say that we've not only formed genuine partnerships with our clients, but that the majority of our clients started as candidates.“

MANAGING PARTNER
Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists
ROLES WE RECRUIT
Imagine partnering with a recruiter who not only takes the time to truly understand your career goals, but genuinely cares about your success like they’re invested in it.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ROLES
- Research & Development Manager
- NPD Manager
- Senior Product Development Technologist
- NPD Team Lead
- Product Developer
- Food Technologist
- Technical Manager
- Packaging Technologist
- Packaging Manager

Wendy Terry
I've spent over twenty years working in recruitment and human resources across manufacturing, successfully executing recruitment campaigns for some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s largest organisations.
Through my co-ownership of Bug & Bun, a small-batch fragrance manufacturing business, I have gained invaluable, hands-on experience in various aspects of the manufacturing process, such as navigating import and export regulations, ensuring procurement processes, and maintaining compliance with labelling and packaging standards, as well as adhering to APVMA regulations.
This practical knowledge has deepened my understanding of the intricacies involved in the manufacturing sector.
‣ Graduate Diploma of Management (GradDipMgt)
‣ Diploma of Human Resource Management
‣ Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) "Master of ‣ Human Resources" (MAHRI) Level Membership
RCSA—MRCSA Member
In 2016, I founded QAR (Quality Assured Recruitment) entirely on my own, starting from the ground up.
Over the course of four years, I expanded the business, growing to a team of four dedicated recruitment consultants.
Eventually, a large Australian recruitment firm took notice and approached me, leading to the purchase of QAR—a milestone I’m incredibly proud of.
While this was a significant achievement, it also marked the beginning of my realisation that the corporate recruitment approach to recruitment didn’t fully align with my vision or values.
The way I wanted to approach recruitment—focusing on genuine relationships, tailored processes, and long-term outcomes—wasn’t in alignment with the environment I found myself in.
It became clear that larger corporate structures often prioritised internal targets and rigid processes over truly understanding and serving both clients and candidates. That’s when I knew I needed to make a change.
In mid-2024, I co-founded mfg. Talent Partners alongside our Marketing Director, Luana Howard, and Senior Advisory Partner, Danny Boyle.
We were frustrated by agencies prioritising corporate structures and targets over real client and candidate needs. We wanted to do things differently.
Our focus is on highly specialised, tailored recruitment solutions—without the unnecessary layers. Clients and candidates always come first.
0419 963 163
wendy@mfgtalent.com.au
RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONs
With Add-on Branding & marketing support
With a combined 60 years of experience advising clients from small businesses to large multinational companies, we provide comprehensive contract and permanent recruitment solutions for roles ranging from Supervisors to C-Suite Executives.
Mailbox Plus
Assisting you in advertising your job openings to relevant and qualified candidates who are actively seeking new opportunities.
Creation, posting, and review of job advertisements.
Followed by a comprehensive longlist of qualified candidates for the hiring manager's review.
The client will then conduct in-depth candidate screening and manage the recruitment process from this point forward.
Advert to Shortlist
Assisting you in advertising, sourcing, and screening candidates.
Creation of the job advert and description, online job posting, candidate headhunting, and screening.
Followed by submission of 3-5 qualified candidates for the hiring manager's review, in the form of summary of candidate profiles.
The client will manages the recruitment process from this point forward.
Exclusive Engagement
An end-to-end recruitment solution from advert to after-care.
Creation of a comprehensive end-to-end recruitment campaign.
This service covers all aspects of the process from the job description and advertisement, to interviews and shortlists, contract negotiations, and post-placement support.
This service also includes a 6-month candidate guarantee period.
Retained Assignment
End-to-end recruitment with added marketing and branding support.
Creation of an end-to-end recruitment campaign managed exclusively by mfg. Talent's Managing Partner, Wendy Terry.
This service includes complimentary marketing and branding support from our in-house sister agency, LUV CREATIV, for enhanced candidate attraction.
An extended 8-month candidate guarantee period is also included.
On-Site Consultancy
Add-on Service
On-site recruitment campaign strategy and implementation.
— Onsite recruitment consultancy
— Recruitment campaign management
— Panel interview selection & attendance
— Outplacement Support
Please contact us directly to find out more about the On-Site Consulting services outlined above, including pricing.
Branding & Marketing
Add-on Service
Exclusive rates with in-house sister agency LUV CREATIV.
— Marketing & Branding Services
— Graphic Design & Packaging Design Services
— Website Design, Development & Management Services
— Corporate & Product Photography Services
Please contact us directly to find out more about the Marketing & Branding services above, including pricing.
How We Differ
FROM AGENCY RECRUITMENT
We acknowledge the frustrations so many Manufacturing professionals and businesses face when navigating the recruitment process.
The emphasis is often placed on filling roles, rather than truly understanding the needs and timelines of your business. Lengthy procedures and misaligned priorities can sometimes overshadow the goal of finding the right candidate.
Agencies that rush the process without fully understanding their client’s needs often make poor placements.
This wastes time and resources, causing frustration and turnover, as the candidates often don’t align with the business culture or goals.
Internal agency protocols and corporate KPIs slow down hiring, making it difficult to quickly fill key roles.
This often causes businesses to miss out on top talent, affecting their ability to grow effectively.
Many agencies use recruitment steps that don’t prioritise the client or candidate experience.
This one-size-fits-all approach limits flexibility, which is often crucial in finding the right person for the role.
When agencies rely heavily on job platforms, they miss out on passive candidates or those who could be a better long-term fit but aren’t actively job hunting.
This method often leads to candidates who aren’t fully aligned with the client’s specific needs.
Agencies that don’t check in after a candidate is placed may leave both the candidate and the employer feeling unsupported.
Without follow-up, mismatches are more likely, leading to dissatisfaction and high turnover rates.
We immerse ourselves in your business, researching your Employee Value Proposition, culture, and goals.
This ensures we find candidates who align with your specific values and growth plans, resulting in better long-term hires.
We’ve removed all unnecessary internal, corporate layers so that we can focus our time and energy on what matters most—you.
No drawn-out procedures or time on endless internal meetings-just a tailored, strategic approach that delivers quicker and more effective results.
We visit client sites and talk to multiple key stakeholders and employees.
This firsthand insight ensures we understand your business intimately, helping us find candidates that fit seamlessly into your company culture.
Instead of relying on job ad platforms, we continually cultivate a diverse, engaged candidate pool.
We genuinely build and maintain strong relationships with Manufacturing industry professionals, allowing us to present candidates who are actively engaged or referred to us through trusted channels.
We don't believe in "offering" post-placement support, we stand by this part of the process being one of the most crucial. Ensuring both the candidate and client remain aligned is incredibly important to us.
Keeping in frequent contact throughout the days, weeks, and months after a candidate has started their new role builds trust, reduces turnover, and fosters long-term success for everyone involved.
WHAT MAKES US, US
We grew tired of feeling like we didn’t fit into the corporate world because we felt our clients and candidates were more important than internal KPIs, endless meetings, and sales targets.
Since founding mfg, we now get to put our clients and candidates at the top of our list while cutting out the unnecessary noise. We focus on what matters most. You.
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Candidate-Centric
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Hands-On
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100% Tailored
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Efficient & Effective

CLIENT-FIRST
Like our testimonials say, we truly take the time to really understand you, your business, your wants and needs, your culture, and your long-term goals as a business.
Meaningful Future Growth
Our values & PURPOSE
We'd be lost without people.
At the heart of everything we do is an unwavering commitment to prioritising our clients and candidates.
We don’t "fill" roles—we build teams and invest time in truly understanding your distinct needs and challenges, ensuring we provide tailored, effective recruitment solutions that help you grow.
Our deep focus on relationship-building and delivery outcomes means we build partnership pivoting on trust, care, and a shared goal of long-term achievement.
We provide excellence in candidate care, offering personalised support and guidance throughout their recruitment journey.
While we'd usually use the words "Transparency & Integrity", we feel they've lost their own integrity over the years.
We don’t just claim to be honest and open—we back it up in every step of the recruitment process.
From initial conversations with both clients and candidates to making sure everyone is on the same page during the offer stage, we commit to building trust through actions, not promises.
It’s about showing up consistently, ensuring everyone knows exactly where they stand, and fostering relationships that last far beyond just one placement.
We pride ourselves on Flexibility and Responsiveness, quickly adapting to the ever-evolving market landscape and the changing needs of our clients and candidates. Our Versatility allows us to tackle diverse challenges with tailored recruitment strategies, while our Dynamic Problem-Solving ensures we remain proactive in the face of shifting market conditions. At every turn, we prioritize Nimble Execution, adjusting our approach as needed to guarantee successful outcomes for both businesses and talent.
MEANINGFUL FUTURE GROWTH
We're here with a purpose. We operate differently.
We’ve built our reputation on the belief that simply filling a role isn't recruitment—true recruitment is about building long-standing partnerships and helping both a business and industry professional grow by their newly-formed relationship.
Get In Touch
Contact Us
When you team up with mfg. Talent Partners, you’re not just working with a recruiter—you’re gaining a dedicated partner invested in your career success.
With over 60 years of combined recruitment, we’re here to help you make your next pivotal career move.
+61 419 963 163
wendy@mfgtalent.com.au