Is your business prepared to win the race for top talent?

As senior leaders collectively prepare for the start of the new year, developing a well-designed talent approach will be critical in effectively sourcing, recruiting, and retaining these in-demand candidates. By leveraging our 2024 Manufacturing and Logistics Salary Guide, your organization will be well-positioned to attract these qualified professionals with competitive salary rates in 2024 and beyond.

According to BLS, the manufacturing and logistics positions with the highest projected growth from 2023 to 2033 include:

1. Logisticians: Expected to grow 19%. As e-commerce grows, workers will be in demand to move products more efficiently, solve problems, and identify areas for improvement.
2. Industrial Machinery Mechanics: Projected to grow 15%. The continued adoption of automated manufacturing machinery is expected to create jobs, and keep machines in good working order.
3. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers: Anticipated to grow 9%. These managers will be needed to plan and coordinate an increasing volume of inventory and sophisticated supply chain management systems.
4. Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers: Projected to grow 9%, due to a growing demand for faster and more convenient delivery services driven by e-commerce and mobile ordering apps.
5. General Maintenance/Repair Workers: Expected to grow by 5%. These workers will continue to be needed to improve and renovate residential and nonresidential properties.