Steve Smith

Senior Associate Vice President, Manufacturing, Engineering & Supply Chain Search @Judge Direct Placement

Chicago, IL, US

Areas of Expertise: Manufacturing Leadership Executive Search for Turnarounds, Start-ups and Private Equity | Contingent and Retained SearchResponsible for building a team focused on penetrating the Manufacturing and Professional Services sectors. My group is capable of handling assignments ranging from Supervisors through Plant Manager as well as Director and Vice President level positions.• Director and recruiter launched Judge Direct Placement\'s 2020 Chicago market start-up• Achieved 2021, 2022 & 2024 Pacesetter and Diamond Club Annual AwardsSample Frontline Leadership Searches: Production Supervisor, Production Manager, Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, FSQA Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, EHS Manager, HR Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Cost Accountant, Plant ControllerSample Executive Searches: Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, Director of HR, Vice President of HR, Vice President of Continuous Improvement, Controller, Director of Procurement, Director of Research and Development, Director of Engineering, Director of Supply Chain

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Arts Mass Communications