2+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments
Demonstrated success filling hourly and shift-based roles: operators, skilled trades, and technicians
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and major job posting platforms
Strong interpersonal skills — equally comfortable with a production operator or a senior department manager
Self-directed and organized; able to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
Familiarity with the Western New York labor market is a meaningful plus
Experience working directly with or reporting to senior leadership preferred
Knowledge of EEO/OFCCP compliance requirements for manufacturing environments a plus

Manage full-cycle recruiting in support of Steuben Foods' manufacturing and operations hiring needs, reporting directly to the COO.
Serve as the key connection between Steuben Foods and the skilled trades and operations talent that keeps our production lines running.
Partner with the COO and department managers to solve real hiring challenges in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
Own the candidate experience from first contact through onboarding handoff to HR, ensuring consistency and professionalism at every step.

Manage full-cycle recruitment for roles spanning production, maintenance, quality control, warehouse, lab, blending, and processing departments
Screen applicants, conduct phone and in-person interviews, and coordinate structured interview panels with department managers
Manage and maintain active job postings across all platforms, including the company careers page
Manage or support the ATS to keep requisitions, candidate records, and communications current

Source candidates through job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter), direct outreach, and local partnerships with trade schools, community colleges, and workforce development programs
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles — particularly 3rd shift and specialized technical positions
Represent Steuben Foods at local job fairs, workforce development events, and community hiring initiatives

Partner with the COO and hiring managers to clarify role requirements, set hiring timelines, and align on candidate profiles
Track and report key recruiting metrics: time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rate, and pipeline health
Ensure a consistent, professional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding handoff to HR
Maintain compliance with EEO requirements and company hiring policies; support affirmative action goals

Roles filled on time, with minimal time-to-fill across active requisitions
Strong, growing pipeline of qualified local candidates for recurring and shift-based roles
Consistent, professional candidate experience and positive hiring manager feedback
Accurate, up-to-date requisition and pipeline reporting to the COO
Steuben Foods recognized as an employer of choice in the Western New York manufacturing community

Steuben Foods is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AAP.

2+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments
Demonstrated success filling hourly and shift-based roles: operators, skilled trades, and technicians
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and major job posting platforms
Strong interpersonal skills — equally comfortable with a production operator or a senior department manager
Self-directed and organized; able to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
Familiarity with the Western New York labor market is a meaningful plus
Experience working directly with or reporting to senior leadership preferred
Knowledge of EEO/OFCCP compliance requirements for manufacturing environments a plus

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