Talent Acquisition Manager – Manufacturing & Operations

Plexus Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corporation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead a recruiting team focused on high-volume hourly and skilled technician hiring across our U.S. manufacturing facilities.

You will drive site-level hiring velocity, optimize candidate pipelines, and deliver responsive staffing strategies for fast-paced plant operations. The role requires directing full cycle recruitment, leveraging data analytics to improve outcomes, and aligning with Plexus Core Values to develop talent and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of related experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across levels.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand business needs and plan talent strategies.
• Design and execute sourcing to engage diverse talent for U.S. facilities.
• Own full-cycle recruitment processes and metrics-driven performance.

Skills

Drive results through others

Verbal & written communication

Self-starter & innovative thinker

Analytical & metric-based skills

Influence across levels

Creative & innovative thinking

Computer literacy

Social networking skills

General office equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years experience

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$100,200.00 - $150,200.00

Purpose Statement: The Talent Acquisition Manager leads and mentors a dedicated recruiting team focused on high-volume hourly and skilled technician hiring across our U.S. manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for driving site-level hiring velocity, optimizing frontline candidate pipelines, and delivering responsive staffing strategies for fast-paced plant operations.

Key Job Accountabilities

• A Business Partner first by working with leaders to understand their business needs, develop creative solutions, and plan for future talent needs utilizing both external and internal talent. As a leader, there is an expectation to stay on top of talent trends and to bringing forward new recommendations, or technology that support business needs, but also manage costs.
• Sourcing and Branding Excellence: Design, implement, and execute creative sourcing to engage talent that align with our Plexus culture and D&I efforts locally. Best practices may include university, social, job boards, hiring events, technology, and more. Also expected to build upon the local employment brand by promoting our key differentiators to increase attraction, drive quality hires, and increase retention.
• Hiring Excellence: Demonstrate ownership of themselves and the team’s full cycle recruitment processes and performance by being a recruitment advisor, achieving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer service to employees and hiring leaders. Full cycle recruitment consists of sourcing, screening, assessing, selecting, and supporting top talent through their first day.
• Educate and utilize the developed metrics, tools, and resources to ensure the team has clear understanding of our goals and recruitment practices. Expected to use data analytics to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to drive results through others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter and innovative thinker who can adopt cutting edge talent acquisition best practices to meet the business objectives
• Possess strong analytical and metric-based skills
• Ability to engage and influence others at multiple levels of the organization
• Advanced creative and innovative thinking skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Intermediate social networking skills
• General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.