Recruiter

Lippert; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Vacation, personal and holiday days

Career development & mentoring

Job summary

Lippert is seeking a highly motivated Recruiter to support our growing manufacturing operations across the United States. This role focuses on attracting, sourcing, and hiring for high-volume positions such as welders, assemblers, and material handlers.

The ideal candidate will have experience filling high-volume requisitions quickly, strong relationships with hiring managers, and the ability to work independently using modern recruiting tools. English and Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting hourly manufacturing talent.
• Experience with ATS and recruiting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades and operational roles across multiple facilities.
• Lead high-volume recruiting efforts for manufacturing positions.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to meet aggressive hiring goals.
• Build talent pipelines via sourcing, referrals, events, and partnerships.
• Screen, interview, and select candidates while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

High-volume recruiting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Relationship building

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ATS/platforms

Job description

Overview

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: HR Director

Date: 10/30/2026

Who Are We:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

Lippert is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented Recruiter to support our growing manufacturing operations functions across the United States. This role will play a critical part in attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent for high-volume manufacturing positions, including skilled trades and production roles such as welders, sewers, assemblers, production associates, material handlers, and other operational positions.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong sense of urgency, and has a proven track record of successfully filling high-volume requisitions with short turnaround times. They are a strategic talent partner who can build strong relationships with hiring managers while maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified candidates. This individual must be comfortable working independently, leveraging recruiting technologies and creative sourcing strategies to deliver exceptional hiring results.

Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish and have experience recruiting within manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, operational, and corporate positions across multiple facilities.
2. Lead high-volume recruiting efforts for manufacturing roles including welders, sewers, assemblers, machine operators, production associates, warehouse personnel, and other operational positions.
3. Develop and execute effective recruiting strategies that consistently meet aggressive hiring goals and time-to-fill expectations.
4. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, job boards, community partnerships, technical schools, workforce development programs, and recruiting events.
5. Conduct candidate screening, interviews, assessments, and selection processes while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
6. Partner closely with plant leadership, hiring managers, Human Resources, and business leaders to understand workforce needs and provide recruiting guidance and market insights.
7. Maintain a high level of recruiting activity while effectively managing multiple requisitions, priorities, and hiring timelines.
8. Utilize ATS and recruiting platforms to source, track, manage, and communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
9. Ensure accuracy and integrity of candidate data, requisition activity, and recruiting metrics within the ATS.
10. Monitor recruiting performance metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate quality, offer acceptance rates, and hiring manager satisfaction.
11. Support and participate in job fairs, hiring events, community outreach initiatives, and other talent attraction activities.
12. Strengthen Lippert's employer brand by serving as a positive ambassador within local manufacturing communities and labor markets.
13. Develop bilingual recruiting strategies and communications to effectively attract and engage diverse candidate populations.
14. Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company hiring policies.
15. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, special projects, and recruiting process enhancements.

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

Working Conditions:

1. Normal manufacturing office work setting and manufacturing environment with areas requiring hearing and eye protection.

Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, skilled trades, or high-volume production environments.
2. Demonstrated success recruiting hourly manufacturing talent.
3. Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while consistently meeting hiring deadlines and staffing targets.
4. Experience utilizing ATS and recruiting platforms to source, track, manage, and report on candidate activity.
5. Strong sourcing skills across job boards, social media platforms, employee referrals, workforce development organizations, trade schools, and community recruiting initiatives.
6. Excellent communication, interviewing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
7. Ability to work independently and make sound recruiting decisions in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
8. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
9. Bachelor's degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and relevant recruiting experience.

Competencies:

1. High-Volume Manufacturing Recruiting Expertise: Proven ability to recruit and hire large numbers of hourly manufacturing and skilled trade employees in a fast-paced environment.
2. Results-Oriented: Demonstrated success meeting hiring goals, maintaining low time-to-fill metrics, and delivering quality candidates under tight timelines.
3. Bilingual Communication (Preferred): Ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
4. Relationship Builder: Skilled at developing trust and fostering partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, plant leadership, and external recruiting sources.
5. Sourcing Excellence: Strong ability to identify, attract, and engage both active and passive candidates using multiple recruiting channels.
6. ATS & Recruiting Technology Proficiency: Experience leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems, recruiting platforms, talent databases, and sourcing tools to maximize hiring efficiency.
7. Analytical: Uses recruiting metrics and workforce data to improve hiring outcomes and drive continuous process improvement.
8. Flexible & Adaptable: Comfortable managing changing priorities, multiple openings, and evolving business needs.
9. Professional & Confidential: Exercises sound judgment and maintains confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
10. Candidate Experience Focused: Passionate about creating a positive hiring experience that reflects Lippert's culture and values.

Supervisory Responsibility:

There are no supervisory responsibilities upon hire for this position.

Physical Demands:

Sitting/standing for prolonged periods of time, moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, frequently communicating with others, repeated motions of wrists, hands, or fingers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position, hours/days of work are decided by your reporting manager.

Travel:

Local travel would be a critical component of the role.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
2. Experience recruiting within manufacturing, skilled trades, industrial, distribution, or production environments.
3. Proven record of achieving high-volume hiring goals with rapid turnaround times.
4. Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities or multi-site recruiting operations.
5. Experience with recruiting technologies including ATS, candidate relationship management (CRM) systems, and sourcing platforms.
6. Knowledge of local labor markets, workforce development programs, vocational schools, and community recruiting resources.
7. Experience planning and executing hiring events, open interviews, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Signatures:

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Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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