Manufacturing Recruiter | Build Teams & Talent Pipelines

the-pivot-group-careers; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an experienced Recruiter to connect manufacturing talent with top local companies. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and the chance to build lasting relationships with hiring teams across West Michigan.

You will lead full-cycle recruitment across production, engineering, and skilled trades, build pipelines, screen candidates, and partner with hiring managers to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience recruiting for manufacturing or industrial roles.
• Ability to source candidates for shop floor to engineering roles.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, terminology, and industry-specific skills.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment technologies.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment including offers and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source and attract qualified candidates for a variety of roles, including production, engineering, and skilled trades.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate technical skills and cultural fit.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial requisition to offer negotiation and onboarding support.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions within manufacturing.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate data and track recruitment metrics.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to continuously improve recruitment processes and employer branding initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing recruiting

Full-cycle recruitment

ATS experience

Candidate screening

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

ATS software

Recruitment technologies

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an experienced Recruiter to connect manufacturing talent with top local companies. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and the chance to build lasting relationships with hiring teams across West Michigan.

You will lead full-cycle recruitment across production, engineering, and skilled trades, build pipelines, screen candidates, and partner with hiring managers to optimize processes.