We are seeking a recruiter who understands that successful manufacturing recruitment involves more than filling open positions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing recruitment, excellent interviewing and decision-making skills, and the ability to independently manage recruitment activities while working closely with Operations Management and department supervisors. Must be able to recognize mechanical aptitude, evaluate relevant manufacturing experience, make sound hiring decisions, and identify individuals who have the potential to grow within our organization.
This individual must be proactive, organized, comfortable working directly with manufacturing leadership, and committed to improving the quality and retention of our workforce.
This position will have direct hiring authority for designated entry-level hourly positions and will collaborate with department management in the selection of skilled, technical, and professional employees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and coordination of pre-employment requirements.
- Independently evaluate, interview, and make hiring decisions for designated entry-level hourly manufacturing positions.
- Partner with department management to recruit, evaluate, and select candidates for skilled, technical, and higher-level positions.
- Develop effective recruiting strategies to attract qualified manufacturing employees and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
- Utilize the company's recruiting software, applicant tracking systems, online job boards, and AI-powered recruiting tools to improve hiring efficiency.
- Evaluate candidates for manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, technical skills, reliability, and overall job suitability.
- Coordinate with temporary staffing agencies, evaluate candidate quality, and identify opportunities to increase direct hiring.
- Build relationships with technical schools, vocational programs, and workforce development organizations.
- Monitor recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, hiring costs, candidate quality, and new-hire retention.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, reduce turnover, and support long-term workforce stability.
- Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable employment laws and company policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Minimum of three (3) years of recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience recruiting hourly production, manufacturing, or skilled trade employees.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and make effective hiring decisions.
- Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and utilizing applicant tracking systems and online recruiting platforms.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple hiring priorities, and collaborate effectively with department management.
- Working knowledge of employment laws and compliant hiring practices.
Preferred
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Recruiting experience within plastics, rubber, molding, fabrication, machining, or related manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with HRIS-integrated recruiting platforms and AI-powered recruitment technologies.
- Experience developing direct-hire recruiting strategies and working with temporary staffing agencies.
- Experience supporting workforce planning and employee retention initiatives.