Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and manage recruiting efforts for a growing manufacturing company. This individual will oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for both direct-hire and temporary staffing needs, supporting hourly and salaried positions across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Administration, and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding coordination.


• Recruit for hourly and salaried positions across manufacturing, plant operations, and corporate functions.


• Oversee both direct-hire recruiting and temporary staffing needs, partnering with external staffing agencies as needed.


• Manage and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), job postings, and recruiting platforms.


• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and hiring priorities.


• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and ensure a positive candidate experience.


• Develop proactive recruiting strategies and talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.


• Track recruiting metrics, hiring activity, and staffing performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience recruiting both hourly and salaried manufacturing personnel.


• Strong understanding of direct-hire recruiting, temporary staffing, and staffing agency partnerships.


• Experience managing ATS platforms, job boards, and candidate sourcing tools.


• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to manage multiple open positions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Previous recruiting leadership or talent acquisition management experience preferred.