Manufacturing Recruiter — High-Volume Talent Partner

Quanex; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

401K with company match

ESPP participation (15% return)

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Recruiter to source, attract, and schedule competitive hourly candidates for our manufacturing plants across multiple locations, including Cambridge, OH; Statesville, NC; Houston, TX; and Mounds View, MN. You’ll collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to meet staffing needs and execute effective recruitment strategies.

You will manage high-volume recruitment, build robust candidate pipelines, and keep applicants informed about progress and next steps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• Minimum 2 years experience as a recruiter, particularly in manufacturing or related industries.
• Familiarity with recruiting techniques and tools, including ATS and social media platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple candidates and tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Understand staffing requirements with hiring managers and HR partners to tailor recruitment strategies.
• Drive high-volume recruitment for hourly manufacturing, production, and operational roles across Quanex plants and facilities.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and candidate relationship management.
• Keep candidates informed about application status, interviews, and next steps.
• Regularly update HR and hiring managers on recruitment progress, challenges, and strategy adjustments.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to improve recruitment processes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business or related field

Tools

ATS

Social media platforms

Job description

Quanex is seeking a Recruiter to source, attract, and schedule competitive hourly candidates for our manufacturing plants across multiple locations, including Cambridge, OH; Statesville, NC; Houston, TX; and Mounds View, MN. You’ll collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to meet staffing needs and execute effective recruitment strategies.

You will manage high-volume recruitment, build robust candidate pipelines, and keep applicants informed about progress and next steps.