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Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Xecutive Recruitment Inc. • San Francisco, CA, US
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Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end recruiting strategy for a manufacturing organization, supporting hourly, salaried, technical, engineering, and leadership hiring. This role partners closely with plant leadership, HR, and executive teams to build scalable talent pipelines that support operational growth, workforce stability, and long-term succession planning.

This leader will balance hands-on recruiting with strategic workforce planning , process optimization, and employer branding across multiple manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies aligned with business and production goals
  • Lead, mentor, and develop internal recruiters and / or external recruiting partners
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to plant managers, operations leaders, and executives on hiring strategy and market trends

Manufacturing & Operations Hiring

  • Oversee recruiting for :
  • Hourly production & skilled trades
  • Maintenance, engineering, quality, EHS, and supply chain roles
  • Supervisors, managers, and senior leadership positions
  • Partner closely with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and reduce time-to-fill
  • Support rapid hiring needs for new product launches, expansions, and plant start-ups
  • Process Optimization & Metrics

  • Implement best-in-class recruiting processes, workflows, and ATS utilization
  • Track and report key metrics : time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, retention, and diversity metrics
  • Continuously improve candidate experience and hiring manager engagement
  • Employer Branding & Talent Pipelines

  • Strengthen employer brand within local and national manufacturing labor markets
  • Build sustainable pipelines through :
  • Technical schools, trade programs, and universities
  • Veteran and diversity recruiting initiatives
  • Referral programs and community partnerships
  • Compliance & Best Practices

  • Ensure all recruiting practices comply with employment laws and company policies
  • Promote DE&I initiatives throughout the hiring lifecycle
  • Qualifications

    Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments
  • 3+ years in a leadership or senior management role
  • Proven experience hiring at scale across hourly, technical, and professional roles
  • Strong knowledge of labor markets, wage trends, and manufacturing workforce challenges
  • Preferred

  • Experience supporting multi-site or multi-plant operations
  • Familiarity with high-mix / low-volume or automotive manufacturing environments
  • Experience implementing or optimizing ATS and recruitment technology
  • SHRM, PHR / SPHR, or similar certification
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