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Top Candidates
Director of Engineering
Salary Range: $150-165K
- BSME and 25 years of experience in Production / Operations and Engineering Management
- Currently working as a Director of Engineering at a manufacturing company specializing in aluminum casting, extrusion, anodizing, and machining
- Manages capital projects (CAPEX) and continuous improvement initiatives across 5 plants
- Oversees a team of 5 Process Engineers and 7 Project Engineers responsible for multiple production lines
- Previously worked as an Operations Manager at a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in CNC-machined drive shafts and cranks.
- Conducted morning GEMBA walks, analyzed production schedules, and optimized process flows
- Currently renting and is able to relocate to NY (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse)
Recruiter: Steve Schanz
Tool Maker
Pay: $36/hr
- Mold Making / Tool Making experience
- Tool design
- Experience with Solidworks and Mastercam
- Certified Journeyman Toolmaker
- Seeking 1st shift opportunity
Recruiter: Danielle Lee
Machine Operator
Pay: $20/hr
- Machine operation
- Basic CNC experience
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Ability to use micrometers and calipers
- Good math and measurement skills
- 1st shift – downtown Syracuse area only
Recruiter: Ashly Hildreth
Operator 2 / Group Leader
Pay: $23+/hr
- 15+ Years with the same company
- Several Roles obtained Operator 1 and 2 and Group Leader
- Available for Auburn and surrounding areas only
Recruiter: Leslie Laribee
Marketing Director
Pay: $175k+
- SEO Strategy / Digital Marketing / Marketing Analytics
- 10+ years of experience driving growth through strategic planning, multi-channel campaigns, and data-driven insights across B2B and B2C markets
- Expertise in enhancing brand visibility, generating leads, and achieving measurable revenue impact
- Skilled at building high-performing teams, aligning marketing initiatives with business goals, and leading global strategies
- Proficient in content development, public-facing communications, and digital campaigns to drive engagement and outreach
Recruiter: Neal Wobbe
Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Pay: $20+/hr
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Organized and great attention to detail
- Administrative Assistant/customer service background
- Open to temporary or long-term assignments
- Available as soon as possible
- PT day shift availability
- Rochester area only
Recruiter: Kelly Frazer
Administrative Candidate
Pay: $22/hr
- More than 20 years of administrative, high level customer service and account management experience
- Excellent administrative/office skills gained through working in multiples industries
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Organized and great attention to detail
- Social Media and Content Management experience
- Seeking administrative or higher-level customer service opportunities
Recruiter: Ellen Mable
Our Values
At the heart of Sapphire Recruitment is the belief that hiring should be deliberate, strategic, and built to create lasting impact. By connecting businesses with qualified job candidates in Syracuse and beyond, we help teams grow—and careers thrive—where opportunity meets ambition.
Excellence
Across every touchpoint—digital or personal—Sapphire Recruitment delivers service that’s not just polished, it’s precision-crafted, consistent, and rooted in excellence.
Opportunity
We are committed to building career pathways for individuals and accelerating business growth through strategic, high-impact talent solutions.
Partnership
We prioritize building lasting, meaningful partnerships that create enduring success for our clients and candidates.
Adaptability
We leverage modern technology and agile strategies to stay ahead of industry evolution and drive continuous improvement.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and ethical practices, building trust through every connection we make.
Expertise
With decades of experience and deep industry expertise, we deliver solutions that create lasting impact and measurable results.
Meet Our Team
At Sapphire Recruitment, our team is built on experience, empathy, and a shared commitment to forming meaningful partnerships that stand the test of time.
With an average tenure of more than a decade, we’ve built a foundation of deep expertise and genuine connection—matching businesses with qualified job candidates in Syracuse and beyond. Every individual on our team is committed to helping companies grow and careers flourish, because success is strongest when it’s shared.
Susan Crossett
Chief Executive Officer
Joy Rinaldi, CTS
Chief Operating Officer
Dan Sanderson, CPC
Vice President of Staffing Services
Suzanne Benderski, CTS
Chief of Staff
Jenn Silverio, CTS
Controller
Bridget Eustace, CTS
Director of Client Development
Steve Schanz, CPC
Director of Engineering Recruitment
Ellen Mable, CTS
Senior Administrative Recruiter
Kelly Annicharico, CTS
Administrative Recruiter
Danielle Lee, CTS
Manufacturing Recruiter
Ashly Hildreth, CTS
Manufacturing Recruiter
Teresa Woodlock, CTS
Employee Onboarding & Systems Mgr.
Leslie Laribee
Recruiter
Tracey Lee
Payroll Specialist
Angie Sidorovski, CPC
Senior Research Recruiter
Neal Wobbe, CPC
Senior Recruiter
Kirsi Donovan, CTS
Human Resource Manager
Jordan Lovell
Payroll Operations Specialist
Shannon Olender
Office Administrator
Devin Crossett
Digital Marketing Manager