On-Site Workforce Manager

On-Site Staffing Manager – Lakeshore Talent

Lakeshore Talent is seeking an On-Site Staffing Manager to lead contingent workforce operations at one of our manufacturing clients. Working directly for Lakeshore Talent and embedded on-site, you will manage contract-to-hire employees, provide coaching to client hiring managers, and serve as a primary liaison between the client and Lakeshore Talent, keeping both sides aligned with staffing progress and workforce performance.

This role reports to the Lakeshore Account Executive and President, with a dotted line to the client leadership team, providing updates, insights, and recommendations to drive staffing effectiveness and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Workforce & Staffing Management

• Serve as the on-site Lakeshore Talent representative for client supervisors and managers.
• Facilitate interviews, evaluate candidate qualifications, and make hiring recommendations and decisions, involving department leaders for role-specific insight when appropriate.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, safety training, and completion of new hire paperwork for contract-to-hire employees.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance tracking, and schedule adjustments
• Collaborate with department leaders on workforce performance, productivity, and provide coaching and support to both employees and client supervisors.
• Responsible for terminating employees.
• Support employee relations matters and act as the primary point of contact for workforce issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the termination process for contract-to-hire employees, ensuring proper documentation, policy compliance, and clear communication with all stakeholders.

Client Relationship & Support

• Oversee daily staffing levels for manufacturing client to meet production goals and shift requirements.
• Provide updates on staffing status and labor forecasts.
• Provide real-time problem-solving for workforce and retention challenges for contract-to-hire employees.
• Consistently communicate with the Lakeshore Account Executive (AE) regarding hiring progress, candidate pipelines, and workforce trends.
• Partner closely with Lakeshore Talent recruiters to ensure timely candidate placement.

Requirements

Required:

• 2–4 years of experience in staffing, recruiting, or HR within a manufacturing operations environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a trusted liaison between client managers and Lakeshore Talent.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools, timekeeping systems, and reporting.
• Experience using VMS, ATS, or HRIS systems
• Ability to work on-site daily and be available for contract-to-hire employees
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to shifting production needs.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, shift structures, and production cycles.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA and standard workplace safety practices.

Details:

• Compensation will be $36-$38.46/hr. with bonus opportunities upon hitting targets
• Job type: Contract, with re-evaluation after 6 months (potential for contract-to-hire at that point)
• Benefits: option to enroll in medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, pet insurance
• Target start date: 1/13