Manufacturing Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Manufacturing Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote – Philippines)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Recruiter to support multiple U.S.-based manufacturing companies. This position is responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating the hiring of skilled manufacturing professionals, technical personnel, and office staff across several business units.

The ideal candidate has experience recruiting for industrial and manufacturing environments and understands the unique challenges of finding qualified machinists, quality personnel, engineers, production staff, and administrative employees. This position will work directly with company leadership and hiring managers and must be available during U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

Work Schedule

· Full-time remote position

· Must be available during U.S. Eastern Time business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST)

· Ability to attend virtual meetings with hiring managers and candidates during U.S. working hours

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

· Manage full-cycle recruiting for multiple manufacturing companies.

· Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, local networks, industry job boards, and direct outreach.

· Build and maintain candidate pipelines for recurring manufacturing positions.

· Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.

· Evaluate candidate qualifications, work history, technical skills, and cultural fit.

· Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.

· Coordinate pre-employment screening, references, and onboarding activities.

Manufacturing Positions Recruited

The recruiter will be responsible for filling positions including but not limited to:

Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

· CNC Machinists

· CNC Programmers

· Manual Machinists

· Toolmakers

· Welders

· Assemblers

· Maintenance Technicians

· Manufacturing Supervisors

· Production Managers

Quality & Engineering

· Quality Inspectors

· Quality Managers

· Manufacturing Engineers

· Process Engineers

· Continuous Improvement Specialists

· Project Managers

Administrative & Office Staff

· Customer Service Representatives

· Sales Coordinators

· Purchasing Personnel

· Administrative Assistants

· Accounting Staff

· Human Resources Personnel

· Marketing Staff

Candidate Management

· Maintain an organized applicant tracking system (ATS).

· Create and manage job postings across multiple platforms.

· Build and maintain talent pools for future openings.

· Provide weekly recruiting reports including:

o Open positions

o Candidate pipeline status

o Time-to-fill metrics

o Interview activity

o Hiring recommendations

Employer Branding

· Assist in developing recruiting content and job advertisements.

· Promote company culture and career opportunities.

· Support social media recruiting initiatives.

· Help establish recruiting processes and best practices across all business units.

Qualifications

Required

· 3+ years of recruiting experience.

· Experience recruiting for manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or skilled trades positions.

· Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and social media platforms.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Reliable high-speed internet connection and dedicated home office.

Preferred

· Experience recruiting for CNC machining, manufacturing, fabrication, aerospace, defense, or industrial companies.

· Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).

· Knowledge of manufacturing terminology and job functions.

· Experience supporting U.S.-based companies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Number of qualified candidates submitted per opening

· Time-to-fill positions

· Interview-to-offer ratio

· Offer acceptance rate

· Candidate retention after 90 days

· Number of open positions filled per month

· Hiring manager satisfaction

Desired Traits

· Persistent and proactive recruiter

· Strong attention to detail

· Ability to identify high-quality talent quickly

· Comfortable engaging passive candidates

· Results-oriented and accountable

· Strong sense of urgency

· Professional and responsive communicator

Compensation

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to successful placements and hiring goals

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the President and works closely with hiring managers across multiple manufacturing companies.