Recruiter

Position Title: Recruiter (On site) Scope: Manufacturing & Operations Talent Acquisition Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Preferred Profile 2+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments Demonstrated success filling hourly and shift-based roles: operators, skilled trades, and technicians Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and major job posting platforms Strong interpersonal skills — equally comfortable with a production operator or a senior department manager Self-directed and organized; able to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously Familiarity with the Western New York labor market is a meaningful plus Experience working directly with or reporting to senior leadership preferred Knowledge of EEO/OFCCP compliance requirements for manufacturing environments a plus Role Purpose: Manage full-cycle recruiting in support of Steuben Foods' manufacturing and operations hiring needs, reporting directly to the COO. Serve as the key connection between Steuben Foods and the skilled trades and operations talent that keeps our production lines running. Partner with the COO and department managers to solve real hiring challenges in a competitive manufacturing labor market. Own the candidate experience from first contact through onboarding handoff to HR, ensuring consistency and professionalism at every step. Key Responsibilities: Full-Cycle Recruitment Manage full-cycle recruitment for roles spanning production, maintenance, quality control, warehouse, lab, blending, and processing departments Screen applicants, conduct phone and in-person interviews, and coordinate structured interview panels with department managers Manage and maintain active job postings across all platforms, including the company careers page Manage or support the ATS to keep requisitions, candidate records, and communications current Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Management Source candidates through job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter), direct outreach, and local partnerships with trade schools, community colleges, and workforce development programs Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles — particularly 3rd shift and specialized technical positions Represent Steuben Foods at local job fairs, workforce development events, and community hiring initiatives Stakeholder Partnership & Reporting Partner with the COO and hiring managers to clarify role requirements, set hiring timelines, and align on candidate profiles Track and report key recruiting metrics: time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rate, and pipeline health Ensure a consistent, professional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding handoff to HR Maintain compliance with EEO requirements and company hiring policies; support affirmative action goals What success looks like: Roles filled on time, with minimal time-to-fill across active requisitions Strong, growing pipeline of qualified local candidates for recurring and shift-based roles Consistent, professional candidate experience and positive hiring manager feedback Accurate, up-to-date requisition and pipeline reporting to the COO Steuben Foods recognized as an employer of choice in the Western New York manufacturing community Steuben Foods is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AAP. Requirements: 2+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments Demonstrated success filling hourly and shift-based roles: operators, skilled trades, and technicians Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and major job posting platforms Strong interpersonal skills — equally comfortable with a production operator or a senior department manager Self-directed and organized; able to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously Familiarity with the Western New York labor market is a meaningful plus Experience working directly with or reporting to senior leadership preferred Knowledge of EEO/OFCCP compliance requirements for manufacturing environments a plus