Case Study

7 Months Open. Filled in 30 Days.

How COSCO Fire Protection Filled a Critical Safety Leadership Role in 30 Days

COSCO Fire Protection had spent more than seven months searching for the right Regional Safety Manager. Within 30 days of launching a proactive search with Enginuity Advantage, the role was successfully filled.

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A Critical Safety Role That Couldn’t Stay Open

After months of unsuccessful recruiting efforts, COSCO Fire Protection partnered with Enginuity Advantage to fill a critical Regional Safety Manager role quickly, strategically, and without sacrificing candidate quality. The company had already exhausted internal recruiting efforts, referrals, and outside recruiting support, but the right candidate had not materialized.

7+ Months

Previous search timeline before partnering with Enginuity

30 Days

Time from search launch to successful hire

5 Candidates

Highly qualified candidates presented in the first week

3 Finalists

Candidates advanced through a full multi-round interview process

The Challenge

COSCO Fire Protection had spent more than seven months trying to fill a critical Regional Safety Manager position. Despite internal recruiting efforts, referrals, and outside recruiting support, the right candidate never materialized.

The vacancy was beginning to create meaningful pressure across the business:

Increased pressure on the Corporate Safety Manager
Operational bottlenecks across safety initiatives
Reduced bandwidth for proactive safety leadership
Urgency to bring in someone who could contribute immediately

COSCO didn’t just need applicants. They needed the right person, quickly.

The Solution

Rather than relying on a traditional “post and pray” recruiting model, our team used a proactive, relationship-driven search strategy to quickly identify qualified safety leaders who were aligned with COSCO’s needs.

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Proactive Search Launch

The search was officially launched with a clear understanding of the role, urgency, and business impact. Instead of waiting for applicants, our team immediately tapped into an existing network of high-performing safety professionals.

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Candidate Vetting

Within the first week, five highly qualified candidates were presented. Each candidate was vetted for relevant industry experience, leadership capability, cultural alignment, and the ability to ramp quickly.

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Interview & Selection

Three candidates advanced through a full multi-round interview process. Throughout the search, our team maintained close communication with both COSCO and the candidates to keep feedback loops tight, minimize delays, and move the process toward a successful hire.

The Results – Filled a 7-Month Hiring Gap in Just 30 Days

Within 30 days of launching the search, COSCO Fire Protection successfully hired a Regional Safety Manager. The selected candidate accepted the offer quickly, and the company was able to alleviate the operational strain caused by the prolonged vacancy.

Regional Safety Manager role successfully filled

Offer accepted quickly by the selected candidate

Operational strain reduced across the safety function

Leadership regained bandwidth and stability

Engagement led to an ongoing recruiting partnership and additional searches

Regional Safety Manager role successfully filled

Offer accepted quickly by the selected candidate

Operational strain reduced across the safety function

Leadership regained bandwidth and stability

Engagement led to an ongoing recruiting partnership and additional searches

Testimonial from the Client

“Working with Stephanie has been a great experience.

We had been trying to fill our Regional Safety Manager position for over seven months using internal resources, referrals, and other recruiting support, but nothing was sticking. In the meantime, the gap was creating operational bottlenecks across the business.

Stephanie approached us with a different level of urgency and strategy. She didn’t just send resumes, she brought us a curated group of candidates from a network she had already built strong relationships with.

What stood out most was her ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality. She kept the process organized, maintained strong communication on both sides, and ensured momentum never stalled.

Within 30 days, we had successfully filled a role that had been open for months with a candidate who is excited to step in and make an immediate impact.

She operates as a true partner, not just a recruiter, and we would absolutely work with her again.”

– Thomas Carter, Corporate Safety Director, COSCO Fire Protection

Why The Enginuity Way Works

This engagement reflects the process behind every successful Enginuity placement: a search built on strategy, relationships, and a clear understanding of what the role needs to accomplish. For COSCO Fire Protection, that meant moving quickly without losing sight of quality, alignment, or long-term fit.

Deep Industry Networks

Access to candidates who may not be actively applying, but are open to the right opportunity.

Relationship-Driven Recruiting

A search built on trust, communication, and candidate alignment, not just resume volume.

Speed Without Sacrificing Quality

A fast process still rooted in vetting, leadership fit, and long-term impact.

Strategic Communication

Consistent feedback and process management helped prevent delays and keep the search moving.

Need Help Filling a Critical Leadership Role?

When key positions stay open too long, the impact extends beyond recruiting. Enginuity Advantage helps organizations find high-impact talent through proactive search, industry relationships, and strategic communication.

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