Josh Vaught

“One of the most important things about leadership is that you have to have the kind of humility that will allow you to be coached.” – Jim Yong Kim

Josh Vaught joined TYGES in 2018 as an account manager and was promoted to director of recruiting operations for the Manufacturing team in 2022. He partners with manufacturing and supply chain organizations that have deep experience across manufacturing businesses focused on continuous improvement / lean / 80/20. Josh partners with clients to recruit high-impact talent from individual contributors to C-Suite professionals in areas including product management, operations, supply chain/procurement, sales & marketing, finance, and engineering.

At TYGES, Josh’s responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team of recruiters.
• Developing and executing recruiting strategies that drive operational excellence and client success.
• Partnering with clients to align talent solutions with business goals and long-term growth objectives.
• Continuously improving recruiting processes to ensure speed, quality, and consistency across all searches.

Recognized for his leadership, strategic mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement, Josh combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for developing people and processes. His career began in customer-facing leadership roles in retail and sales management, where he built his reputation for coaching teams, improving performance metrics, and driving customer satisfaction through operational discipline.

Valued for his integrity, empathy, and results-oriented leadership, Josh continues to embody the TYGES mission “to make good things happen for other people”, by connecting world-class talent with organizations that are shaping the future of manufacturing.