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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 roles 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 a large requisition load, drive inclusive hiring practices, and deliver strong results on key performance indicators such as fill ratio and time to fill.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for hourly production and machine operator roles, from initial requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Attract, source, and engage a high volume of candidates using multiple channels to support large-scale hiring needs for a new manufacturing facility.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone and in-person interviews, and assess candidate fit for production and warehouse environments.
• Manage and prioritize multiple open roles simultaneously in a fast-paced and complex recruitment environment.
• Drive and implement inclusion and diversity strategies across the entire recruiting process to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices.
• Build strong partnerships with people leaders and HR partners to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support recruitment-related employer branding initiatives and promote the organization as an employer of choice.
• Monitor and manage key recruitment KPIs, including fill ratio and time to fill, and take proactive actions to improve performance.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems and other recruitment technologies to manage candidate pipelines, maintain accurate records, and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Support local and regional recruitment projects and initiatives as needed, contributing expertise and best practices in high-volume hiring.
• Communicate regularly with candidates and hiring managers to provide updates, set expectations, and ensure a positive and transparent recruitment process.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet recruitment targets and support broader talent acquisition goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 3+ years of relevant experience managing end-to-end high-volume hourly recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Proven experience recruiting in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Demonstrated success leading full cycle recruiting and talent acquisition processes in a fast-paced setting.
• Track record of driving effective inclusion and diversity strategies throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Experience building strong partnerships with business leaders and HR partners to understand and support hiring needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while meeting aggressive recruitment targets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and stay on task across multiple concurrent requisitions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple roles and recruitment initiatives in parallel.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for reporting, communication, and documentation.
• Ability to engage confidently with people leaders and candidates at various levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for candidate interactions and stakeholder management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience specifically recruiting for machine operators and other production floor roles.
• Knowledge of web-based applicant tracking systems such as Workday.
• Experience supporting local and regional recruitment projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to remain structured, organized, and detail-oriented under high-volume workload.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing hiring priorities and business needs.

Work Environment

This role operates fully onsite in a manufacturing-focused environment, supporting a significant ramp-up to open a new facility. Standard working hours are approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the expectation of being present on-site to partner closely with production leaders and observe the operational setting. The work involves frequent interaction with candidates and hiring managers on the production floor and in office spaces, using applicant tracking systems, web-based tools, and Microsoft Office. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a strong focus on collaboration, structured processes, and achieving high-volume hiring goals in a growing organization.

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

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

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.