Search Solutions Built on Experience
Arn Associates was founded by Kimmel Arn, who brings more than 25 years of staffing, sales, marketing and management experience, including over 15 years recruiting manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and transportation leaders. His background working with small to Fortune 500 companies gives him firsthand insight into the leadership challenges any type of organizations face.
The firm is also supported by Dr. Peter A. Dreher, PhD Director of Strategic Accounts, whose expertise in lithium-ion battery technology strengthens Arn Associates’ work with one of manufacturing’s fastest-growing industries.
Together, they combine deep industry knowledge with honest communication, trusted relationships and a commitment to helping clients make confident leadership hiring decisions.
Retained Executive Search
Retained search supports critical leadership hires where confidentiality, market knowledge and disciplined outreach matter from the first conversation.
Engaged Search
Engaged search gives employers a committed recruiting partner for priority roles that need focus, urgency and steady communication.
Contingent Search
Contingent search supports defined leadership openings when timing matters and employers need access to experienced industrial recruiting judgment.
Manufacturing
We recruit plant, production, engineering, quality, maintenance and EHS leaders for manufacturers.
Supply Chain & Logistics
We identify supply chain and logistics leaders who understand flow, pressure and execution.
Warehousing & Distribution
We recruit distribution center operations, safety, engineering and facility leaders for small to 1+ million s/f operations.
Transportation
We help transportation companies find leaders who understand service, safety and accountability.
Recruiting Across
Multiple Operations
Arn Associates recruits leaders from plant, distribution, transportation and operations management through executive leadership, supporting clients where leadership decisions affect production, safety, quality and day-to-day execution.
Your Source for Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Leadership
Lithium-ion battery manufacturing is a key growth focus for Arn Associates. These complex operations need leaders who understand production environments, engineering demands, quality systems, safety expectations and supply chain pressure. As the industry expands, hiring the right plant, engineering, operations and executive leadership becomes more than filling an opening. Arn Associates brings industrial recruiting experience to battery manufacturers that need credible conversations, qualified leadership candidates and a search partner who understands what is at stake.
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Contact Information
kimmel@arn-inc.com