Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition – Global Ops

Role Overview

• Collaborate with the Director of Recruiting and manufacturing leadership to forecast hiring needs aligned with production schedules and global expansion plans.
• Maintain a dynamic capacity model to ensure recruiting resources are aligned with factory ramp-ups, supply chain shifts, and procurement cycles.
• Develop sourcing strategies for roles in plant operations, automation, quality, materials management, and supplier development.
• Leverage competitive intelligence and labor market data to inform hiring decisions in high-demand manufacturing regions.
• Conduct proactive talent mapping for critical manufacturing roles, including direct labor, engineering, and leadership positions.
• Build pipelines for emerging manufacturing technologies and global supply chain capabilities.
• Ensure recruiting processes meet compliance standards for manufacturing hiring, including labor law, safety certifications, and diversity goals.
• Monitor ATS metrics and KPIs to optimize recruiter performance and hiring velocity across global factory sites.
• Coach and mentor recruiters to build expertise in manufacturing and supply chain talent acquisition.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices across all manufacturing sites, ensuring diverse candidate slates for leadership and technical roles.
• Promote the company as an employer of choice in manufacturing hubs through targeted campaigns, job fairs, and partnerships with technical schools and trade organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience in talent acquisition or HR leadership will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a proven track record of hiring across manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and procurement functions.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing recruitment teams, including oversight of daily operations, performance coaching, and process optimization.
• Global Manufacturing & Operations Expertise: Prior experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments, global supply chain teams, and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Decision-Making Agility: Ability to make sound, independent decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while anticipating future talent needs.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Skilled in managing multiple requisitions and projects simultaneously with a focus on execution and results.
• Autonomous Execution: Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining alignment with broader business goals.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Strong commitment to delivering exceptional service to hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
• Organizational Excellence: Detail-oriented with a passion for process, systems, and continuous improvement.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and hiring practices, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Leadership Presence: Serves as a role model and ambassador for the Talent Acquisition and HR teams, representing the company with professionalism and integrity.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs