Lead Production Recruiter

Triumph Foods, L.L.C; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Foods is seeking a Production Recruiting Leader to manage high-volume recruitment for the plant. You will oversee sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of production staff, working with Operations to meet high turnover needs.

The role requires travel to recruitment sites, implementation of diverse sourcing strategies, and strong leadership of a recruitment team. Data accuracy and ATS management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle for production personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Communication skills

Travel

ATS proficiency

LinkedIn sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4 years related experience

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn

Microsoft Office

Job description

#26-326

St. Joseph, Missouri, United States

SUMMARY:

Leads a team of Production Recruiters. Responsible for high-volume production recruitment. Overseeing and ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance of the Application Tracking System and hiring records. Responsible for the proper selection of applicants for placement into appropriate manufacturing positions. Working with Operations to ensure candidate selections best meet operational needs and employee success in a high turnover environment.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS.

Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of all new production personnel.
• Develop and implement diverse sourcing and recruiting strategies to achieve a weekly intake of 50 or more new hires.
• Demonstrate expertise in and utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (internal) and online recruitment platforms (such as LinkedIn) for proactive candidate sourcing.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate various career fair events, including local fairs for skilled and unskilled workers, college campus recruitment, military and veteran-focused job fairs, pop-up recruitment events, and similar initiatives.
• Possess the ability to travel to multiple recruitment site locations as required.
• Assist with the weekly rehire process to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Employ sourcing methodologies to pre-screen applicants, assessing their suitability for the production team, and understand the background check procedures, ensuring timely follow-up with candidates.
• Train and guide team members on effectively communicating Triumph’s employment value proposition, emphasizing the company's history, strategic direction, partnerships, benefits, culture, and growth opportunities, to attract qualified candidates.
• Ensure team members assist others throughout the application and onboarding processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison with key departments, personnel, the local plant, and community contacts regarding recruitment activities.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment that involves conducting a high volume of interviews daily.
• Develop and utilize retention strategies to address challenges, enhance employee experience, and promote continuous improvement within Triumph.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that are incidental to the primary responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all applicant information as well as sensitive departmental data related to recruiting and Human Resources.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess the skill set to communicate with others within and outside of the Company effectively—the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of candidates. Bilingual skills are preferred (Spanish or Burmese).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language, such as safety files, handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements. Must effectively communicate with applicants, production, and management personnel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry, including Microsoft Office, and learn and effectively use any other programs that are or will be made available, including the ATS in the HRIS system. Must be proficient at sourcing online recruitment databases (e.g., LinkedIn).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee must sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear, taste, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment would normally be an office-type setting but may require trips through the entire facility, including climate extremes.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company’s changing business needs.

EEO/AA INFORMATION

Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES, FEMALES, PROTECTED VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Triumph Foods firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local law.