Manufacturing Recruiter

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manufacturing Recruiter (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Location: Cincinnati 

Reporting: Region HR Lead 

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Recruiter is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring qualified talent for Production Operator, Maintenance Technician, and other hourly manufacturing roles. This bilingual (English/Spanish) position manages the full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing through offer and hire, and delivers an exceptional candidate experience at every stage.

Working in close partnership with plant leadership and Human Resources, the Recruiter builds sustainable talent pipelines that meet current and future staffing needs. Spanish-language fluency is essential to the role, enabling the Recruiter to engage, assess, and hire from a broader pool of manufacturing talent.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Sourcing

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing and technical positions, from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Source candidates through job boards, employee referrals, social media, community organizations, workforce agencies, and technical schools.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and assess qualifications against job requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, plant visits, assessments, and hiring activities.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity in the applicant tracking system.
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives as needed.

Bilingual Candidate Engagement

• Source, screen, and communicate with candidates in both English and Spanish, including through Spanish-speaking talent communities and community organizations.
• Ensure Spanish-speaking candidates receive clear, accurate, and consistent information throughout the hiring process.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with Plant HR Generalists and Technical Training Coordinator to understand workforce needs and staffing priorities.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.

Reporting, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, interview-to-hire ratio, and 90-day retention.
• Ensure all recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Support special Talent Acquisition and HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR within a manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environment.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.
• ADP experience preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both English and Spanish.
• Is proactive, organized, and detail oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Indicators

• Time-to-fill open positions
• 90-day retention of new hires