Manufacturing Operations Recruitment Specialist

Kalmbach Feeds Inc.; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds seeks an experienced Recruiting Specialist at our Upper Sandusky, Ohio corporate office. This role focuses on recruiting Team Members for manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and live production operations, partnering with hiring managers to build pipelines and ensure a great candidate experience.

We value relationship-driven recruiting, hands-on observation of work environments, and a commitment to Kalmbach's core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates without a degree must demonstrate substantial recruiting experience.
• Minimum of three years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, transportation, agriculture, or operations-focused environments.
• Proven success recruiting for hourly operations positions and managing multiple openings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, attract, and recruit Team Members who contribute to Kalmbach Feeds' growth.
• Manage full recruiting process for assigned operations positions from sourcing to offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and team dynamics.
• Develop pipelines via job boards, social media, referrals, and community partnerships.
• Visit operations facilities to gain firsthand knowledge of roles and needs.
• Represent Kalmbach Feeds at hiring events and career fairs.
• Provide a positive candidate experience with clear communication and timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with onboarding to ensure smooth transitions post-offer.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Candidate management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Online recruiting platforms

Social media recruiting

Job description

Kalmbach Feeds seeks an experienced Recruiting Specialist at our Upper Sandusky, Ohio corporate office. This role focuses on recruiting Team Members for manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and live production operations, partnering with hiring managers to build pipelines and ensure a great candidate experience.

We value relationship-driven recruiting, hands-on observation of work environments, and a commitment to Kalmbach's core values.