Associate Manager, Manufacturing Recruiting

Altria; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule on site Tue–Thu with W

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Altria is seeking an Associate Manager, Recruiting in Richmond, VA to lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and salaried entry-level roles across operating companies. This hybrid onsite role requires flexibility to adjust schedules as needed.

You will collaborate with HR, sourcing partners, and manufacturing leaders to forecast hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and drive seamless candidate experiences from sourcing to onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing/operations
• Experience supporting hourly, skilled trades and salaried roles
• Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, onboarding)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and compliance
• Experience partnering with hiring leaders and HR partners
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication; relationship-building skills
• Experience with ATS and recruiting tech tools

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and salaried entry-level Operations roles.
• Lead sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring leaders and HR to understand current and future workforce needs.
• Set expectations, timelines, and communication plans for each search.
• Develop role-specific sourcing strategies with Sourcing and Recruitment teams.
• Represent Altria at events and talent outreach activities.
• Advise on talent availability, pipeline health, and recruiting challenges.
• Adjust strategies to production demands and market conditions.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Manufacturing recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Candidate relationship management tools

Recruiting technologies

Job description

Are you an experienced recruiter who understands the pace, talent demands, and specialized hiring needs of a manufacturing environment?We are seeking an Associate Manager, Recruiting to lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and salaried entry-level positions across our Operating Companies. This position is in Richmond, VA with a hybrid onsite work schedule (Tuesday – Thursday), must be flexible to adjusted schedule when need.

In this role, you will partner closely with manufacturing leaders, Human Resources Business Partners, sourcing partners, and community organizations to anticipate hiring needs and deliver effective recruiting strategies. You will manage the recruiting process from talent sourcing, candidate evaluation, assessment testing, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding.

What you will be doing:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, and salaried entry-level Operations positions.
• Lead talent sourcing, candidate screening and evaluation, pre-employment assessment testing for designated positions, interview coordination, offer generation, and onboarding activities.
• Facilitate consultative recruiting planning sessions with hiring leaders and HR partners to understand current and anticipated workforce needs.
• Establish clear expectations, responsibilities, recruiting timelines, and communication plans for each search.
• Develop role-specific sourcing strategies in partnership with the Sourcing and Recruitment teams. Represent the organization at recruiting events, hiring events, community programs, and other talent outreach activities.
• Advise business partners on talent availability, sourcing options, pipeline health, and potential recruiting challenges.
• Adjust recruiting strategies based on changing production demands, staffing priorities, and market conditions.
• Monitor measures such as pipeline activity, candidate conversion, time in process, hiring outcomes, sourcing effectiveness, and event results.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and overall hiring effectiveness.

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of Recruiting experience within manufacturing, operations, or related environment
• Experience supporting hourly, skilled trade and salaried level positions.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring leaders and HR professionals to develop and execute recruiting strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, and process management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and influence partners at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management tools, and recruiting technologies.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $104,900.00 - $152,150.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.