Recruiting Supervisor | High Volume Manufacturing Recruiting

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose‑built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn‑key product to our customers. Our scope spans engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision. GTI values safety, quality, customer obsession, speed, and agility. Position Overview GTI Energy is seeking a Recruiting Supervisor to lead high‑volume hourly staffing operations across multiple manufacturing sites. This role is responsible for managing a team of up to 8 recruiters supporting 300+ open hourly positions across Arizona and Buffalo. The Recruiting Supervisor will drive recruiter performance, improve interview activity, hold hiring teams accountable to staffing plans, and ensure labor demand is filled by required need‑by dates. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can operate at speed, build systems, remove bottlenecks, and execute in a metrics‑driven environment. The ideal candidate has prior leadership experience in high‑volume recruiting for manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, warehousing, industrial, or skilled trades environments. Key Responsibilities High Volume Staffing Leadership Lead a team of up to 8 recruiters supporting 300+ open hourly positions across multiple GTI sites Drive daily recruiting activity including sourcing, outreach, screening, interview scheduling, offers, and starts Establish clear productivity expectations for recruiters including calls, interviews, offers, starts, and pipeline health Coach recruiters to operate with urgency, ownership, and strong candidate control Build bench strength and succession capability across recruiting team Hourly Hiring Delivery & Need‑by Date Ownership Own staffing delivery against site labor demand plans and required need‑by dates Ensure manufacturing operations have sufficient labor to support production schedules, launches, and growth targets Forecast hiring volume by location, department, shift, and skill set Prioritize highest‑risk openings and labor shortages with clear recovery plans Escalate staffing risks early with data‑backed recommendations Hiring Manager Accountability & Workforce Planning Hold plant leaders, hiring managers, and operations teams accountable to interview availability, hiring decisions, and staffing plans Drive disciplined intake meetings, workforce planning cadence, and demand reviews Challenge unrealistic hiring timelines or low‑engagement hiring behavior Ensure interview panels move quickly and candidate decisions are timely Build strong partnerships while maintaining recruiting authority on process discipline Interview Process Optimization Redesign and streamline interview workflows to reduce time‑to‑hire and candidate drop‑off Increase interview activity across high‑demand skilled labor roles including electricians, welders, fabricators, industrial technicians, and supervisors Improve plant‑level interview scheduling, hiring manager responsiveness, and on‑site interview conversion rates Standardize scorecards, interview questions, and selection criteria where appropriate Remove unnecessary hiring steps that slow production staffing Recruiting Metrics & Performance Management Own KPIs including time‑to‑fill, time‑to‑start, interview volume, offer acceptance, starts, show rates, source effectiveness, recruiter productivity, and aging requisitions Build dashboards and executive‑ready reporting for staffing progress by site and department Drive accountability through daily standups, scorecards, and weekly business reviews Use data to identify underperformance and implement corrective action plans Skilled Trades & Hard‑to‑Fill Hiring Build targeted recruiting strategies for skilled labor including electricians, welders, GTAW welders, maintenance technicians, production leaders, and specialty roles Increase sourcing effectiveness using Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, staffing networks, and community partnerships Support relocation, travel labor, and incentive hiring programs when needed Process, Systems & TA Operations Ensure ATS discipline, candidate tracking accuracy, and clean recruiting workflows Improve recruiter templates, automations, scheduling tools, and reporting processes Partner with HR and Operations on onboarding readiness and start‑date execution Maintain compliance with hiring processes, documentation, and policy standards Cross‑Site Operational Support Support staffing needs across Arizona and Buffalo facilities, balancing recruiter resources where demand is highest Travel to plant locations as needed for hiring events, process resets, or leadership meetings Build consistent staffing standards across sites while adapting to local labor markets Leadership & Culture Create a competitive, high‑performance recruiting culture focused on results and service Coach through underperformance and recognize top performers Build strong morale while maintaining high standards and accountability Lead by example with urgency, ownership, and resilience in a fast‑growth environment Required Qualifications 5‑8+ years of recruiting experience with a strong high‑volume hiring background 2+ years of leadership experience managing recruiters, staffing teams, or recruiting operations Experience supporting manufacturing, fulfillment, warehouse, logistics, industrial, or skilled trades hiring environments Proven success managing high requisition loads and multi‑site staffing operations Strong metrics orientation and ability to manage through KPIs Experience holding hiring leaders accountable and influencing operational stakeholders ATS experience and strong recruiting systems discipline Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting 200+ concurrent hourly openings Background in manufacturing recruiting for welders, electricians, maintenance, assembly, or supervisors Experience with Lever, ADP Recruiting, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, or staffing vendor management Experience building hiring events, walk‑ins, and rapid staffing campaigns Bilingual capability preferred depending on market needs Experience in hyper‑growth environments strongly preferred GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally‑protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug‑Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr GTI Fabrication