Talent Acquisition Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

Join us as we are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager in our new Richmond Manufacturing location to lead our team to success! In this position, you will organize talent akin to LEGO bricks, guaranteeing the formation of a resilient and diverse team ready to tackle any challenge. This will foster a vibrant and collaborative work environment where everyone can thrive!  

Please note: The internal title will be Talent Acquisition Manager, and the internal level will be Individual Contributor. 

There is no relocation budget for this position 

Core Responsibilities 

Strategic Workforce & Capacity Planning 

• Forecast and model hourly hiring demand based on business growth, seasonal trends, and attrition. 

• Translate demand forecasts into recruiter workload plans, ensuring balanced distribution across the team. 

• Monitor progress against hiring targets and adjust allocation in real-time. 

Recruitment Operations & Delivery 

• Oversee day-to-day workflow management for hourly recruiting teams. 

• Implement and lead scheduling, requisition prioritization, and Service Level Agreement adherence. 

• Track time-to-fill, funnel metrics, and recruiter productivity to identify areas of improvement. 

• Partner with Salaried recruitment manager on employer branding activities such as talent pipelining to ensure adequate candidate pipelines for critical roles. 

• Oversee and coordinate onboarding for hourly employees. 

• Co-own the temporary hiring process, facilitating the conversion of temporary workers to full-time employees based on performance and business needs. 

• Own full end to end recruitment lifecycle for hourly production roles (talent attraction, recruiting, screening, and interviewing candidates) in a fast-paced & complex environment. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Act as the liaison between business leaders, HR, and recruitment to align hiring priorities. 

• Provide regular reporting and insights on hiring progress, recruiter capacity, and risks to delivery. 

• Manage escalation of high-priority requisitions and ensure timely resolution. 

Process Improvement & Innovation 

• Develop and improve standardized processes, tools, and playbooks for high-volume hourly hiring. 

• Leverage technology and automation to reduce manual workload and improve recruiter efficiency. 

• Champion best practices in candidate experience and recruiter engagement. 

Team Enablement 

• Provide coaching, guidance, and workload prioritization support to recruiters. 

• Lead capacity planning meetings and maintain visibility of resource allocation. 

• Support recruiter onboarding, training, and continuous development on tools and process. 

Do your part in our team succeeding 

The Talent Acquisition Manager reports to the Head of People Partnering and is accountable for maintaining effective workforce planning, employer branding, recruitment operations, onboarding, and candidate flow for extensive hourly recruitment needs. This