Recruitment Consultant - Manufacturing & Operations

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & commission

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional growth

Hybrid work arrangement

Team environment

Industry tools access

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant specializing in Manufacturing and Operations, based in Queenstown with a hybrid work setup. You will source, screen, and place skilled professionals across engineering, production, supply chain, and quality control roles.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in industrial recruitment, with strong ATS proficiency and excellent interviewing skills. Join a growing team focused on client delivery and market insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial sectors.
• Ability to source and recruit for technical and operational roles.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain principles, and operational roles.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hybrid work capability (remote + office).
• Relevant industry experience or a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or HR is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for manufacturing and operations roles, from initial client briefing to candidate placement.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract skilled professionals within these sectors.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening and interviews, assessing technical qualifications and operational experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers in the manufacturing and operations industries.
• Utilize industry-specific job boards, professional networks, and databases to identify top talent.
• Provide market insights on compensation and talent availability within the manufacturing and operations fields.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and track recruitment progress using the company's ATS.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful client service delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices relevant to manufacturing and operations recruitment.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Candidate screening

Relationship mgmt

Communication

Organization

Hybrid work

Education

Engineering degree

Operations management degree

HR degree

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized recruitment consultancy, is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Consultant to focus on the Manufacturing and Operations sectors. This role, based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA , offers a hybrid working arrangement. You will be responsible for sourcing and placing skilled professionals, from engineers and production managers to supply chain specialists and quality control experts. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter with experience in industrial or operational roles to join a growing team and make a significant impact. You will be instrumental in understanding the unique needs of clients in these demanding sectors and finding the talent that drives their success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for manufacturing and operations roles, from initial client briefing to candidate placement.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract skilled professionals within these sectors.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening and interviews, assessing technical qualifications and operational experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers in the manufacturing and operations industries.
• Utilize industry-specific job boards, professional networks, and databases to identify top talent.
• Provide market insights on compensation and talent availability within the manufacturing and operations fields.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and track recruitment progress using the company's ATS.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful client service delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices relevant to manufacturing and operations recruitment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with a proven focus on manufacturing, operations, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to source and recruit for technical and operational roles.
• Understanding of common manufacturing processes, supply chain principles, and operational roles.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote and office-based tasks.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach to recruitment.
• Relevant industry experience or a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or HR is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based commission structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized training in industrial recruitment.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to industry-leading recruitment tools and resources.
• Chance to work with prominent clients in the manufacturing and operations space.
• Generous annual leave and public holidays.
• Regular team engagement and social activities.
• Employee wellness support programs.