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Job Title: High-Volume Talent Acquisition Specialist – Manufacturing & Production

Job Description

This role leads the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for high-volume production and machine operator positions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will attract, recruit, screen, and interview candidates while partnering closely with business leaders to meet aggressive hiring targets for a new facility ramp-up. Success in this position relies on your ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously, drive inclusion and diversity throughout the recruiting process, and deliver strong results against key performance indicators such as fill ratio and time to fill.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for hourly production roles, with a primary focus on machine operators on the production floor.
• Attract, recruit, screen, and interview candidates for high-volume hiring needs in a fast-paced and complex recruitment environment.
• Manage large requisition loads and multiple roles in parallel while consistently meeting recruitment targets and timelines.
• Drive and implement inclusion and diversity strategies and tactics across all stages of the recruiting process.
• Build strong partnerships with people leaders and HR partners to understand workforce needs and align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support employer branding initiatives that attract top talent to the manufacturing and production environment.
• Use applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines, track progress, and ensure accurate data and reporting.
• Monitor and improve key recruitment KPIs, including fill ratio and time to fill, and proactively adjust strategies to achieve goals.
• Support local and regional recruitment projects and initiatives as needed, contributing expertise in high-volume hiring.
• Communicate effectively with candidates and hiring managers at various levels to ensure a positive and professional recruitment experience.
• Maintain a structured and organized workflow, prioritizing tasks and staying on top of deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience managing end-to-end, high-volume hourly recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Proven experience recruiting within manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting while handling multiple requisitions and recruitment initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong track record of implementing and supporting inclusion and diversity strategies throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships with business leaders and HR partners to meet hiring needs.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and web-based recruitment tools.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve recruitment targets.
• Highly organized and structured approach to work, with strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with people leaders and candidates at various levels.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with recruitment in large-scale ramp-up scenarios, such as opening a new facility.
• Background in talent acquisition specifically focused on production floor roles and machine operators.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar web-based applicant tracking systems.
• Experience supporting local and regional recruitment or employer branding projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing hiring needs and business priorities.
• Comfort working within a highly sought-after employer environment where candidate experience and employer brand are key priorities.
  
  

Work Environment

This role operates on a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is fully onsite. You will work closely with production and manufacturing teams in a dynamic environment undergoing a significant ramp-up to support a new facility. The setting is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong focus on meeting high-volume hiring demands while maintaining a positive candidate experience and supporting a highly attractive employer culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South Chesterfield, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.