Senior Recruiter - Operations (Salaried)

UNKNOWN; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for salaried operations roles across manufacturing and supply chain functions. You will partner with plant leadership and HR partners to understand talent needs and develop effective recruiting strategies aligned to manufacturing priorities.

Responsibilities include engaging top talent through multiple channels, delivering a high-quality candidate experience, and leveraging data to drive improvements in time-to-fill and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in salaried manufacturing/ops roles.
• Experience recruiting for Quality Engineering, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Manufacturing Planning, Buying, or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of manufacturing talent landscape and niche sourcing strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several sites in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to influence plant leaders.
• Proficient in using data to drive recruiting decisions and time-to-fill improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for salaried operations roles across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations hiring managers, and HR Business Partners to align talent needs with priorities.
• Identify and engage top talent through various sourcing channels and networks.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience from outreach to offer.
• Manage multiple requisitions and ensure service levels across sites.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Salaried manufacturing recruiting

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Talent sourcing

Multi-site coordination

Communication

Job description

As a Senior Recruiter supporting our Salaried Operations groups, you will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across manufacturing and supply chain functions. You will partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional leaders within our plant and operations environments to build high-performing teams. This role requires a consultative, data-driven approach and the ability to manage full-cycle recruiting for specialized salaried manufacturing professionals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for salaried operations roles including Quality Engineering, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Manufacturing Planning, Buying, and Supply Chain.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations hiring managers, and HR Business Partners to understand talent needs and develop effective recruiting strategies aligned to manufacturing priorities.
• Identify and engage top talent with salaried manufacturing and supply chain backgrounds through a variety of sourcing channels, industry networks, and innovative recruiting methods.
• Deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance, ensuring alignment with operational timelines and production demands.
• Manage multiple requisitions across multiple manufacturing sites while maintaining strong attention to detail and service levels.
• Leverage data, metrics, and labor market insights to inform recruiting strategies, address hard-to-fill roles, and drive continuous improvement in time-to-fill and quality of hire.
• Contribute to the enhancement of recruiting processes, tools, and best practices specific to operations and manufacturing talent acquisition.
• Collaborate with peers across the Talent Acquisition team to share knowledge, improve outcomes, and strengthen team capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to operations stakeholders, providing guidance on talent trends, compensation benchmarking, candidate quality, and hiring decisions within the manufacturing labor market.
• Support and implement talent acquisition programs and initiatives aligned to operational and business priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on salaried manufacturing and operations roles.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for functions such as Quality Engineering, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Manufacturing Planning, Buying, and/or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing and industrial talent landscape, including sourcing strategies for niche technical and operations professionals.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise plant and operations leaders.
• Proven ability to analyze and leverage data to influence decision-making and improve recruiting outcomes.
• Strong sourcing capability and passion for identifying and engaging passive talent in competitive manufacturing markets.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and commitment to delivering results.