Talent Acquisition Partner - Manufacturing

RETHINK MANUFACTURING

Theonly way toignite changeis to build the best team. At Bright Machines®,we’reinnovators and experts in our craft who have joined together tomanufacturetheAI and data center infrastructureat the edge. We believeunifyingsoftware, intelligent automation, anddataisthe answerto delivering qualityand flexibilityatscale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today whilecontinuously investing in our Bright Factory modelto take advantage of what comes next. Working with us meansyou’llhave the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. Ifyou’reready to apply your exceptional skills toa brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure,we’dlove to speak with you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Talent Acquisition Partner – Manufacturing, you'll own full-cycle recruiting for our Florence, KY manufacturing site, supporting both high-volume hourly hiring and ongoing recruitment for manufacturing support and operations positions. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable hiring volume operators for multiple shifts as they are recruiting manufacturing roles such as Quality, Trainers, Production Supervisors, and other manufacturing operations professionals. You’ll work side‑by‑side with Operations, HR, and business leaders to anticipate hiring needs, develop recruiting strategies, and ensure we always have the talent needed to support production. Success in this role requires creativity, urgency, strong relationship‑building skills, and a hands‑on approach to recruiting in a manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Own full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing and operations roles from intake through offer acceptance. Lead high-volume hiring initiatives for Manufacturing Production workers supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations. Recruit exempt and non-exempt manufacturing support roles. Partner closely with Operations leaders and HR to understand production forecasts, workforce planning, and hiring priorities. Build creative sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, referrals, social media, community organizations, workforce agencies, technical schools, and local partnerships. Coordinate and participate in hiring events, job fairs, walk‑in interviews, and community recruiting activities. Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and guide hiring managers through the selection process. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first interaction through onboarding. Maintain accurate recruiting data and pipeline reporting within ATS (Lever). Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, source effectiveness, and hiring funnel health. Partner with HR and Operations to continuously improve hiring processes and onboarding. Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on interviewing, market conditions, compensation trends, and recruiting best practices. Support employer branding initiatives that strengthen Bright Machines' reputation as an employer of choice within the local manufacturing community.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE

4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience. Experience recruiting in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, industrial, or similar environments. Experience leading high-volume hourly recruiting. Experience recruiting exempt and non-exempt positions. Strong sourcing skills across multiple recruiting channels. Experience coordinating hiring events and community recruiting initiatives. Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (Lever experience is a plus). Excellent communication, organization, and relationship‑building skills.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD

Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations. Experience recruiting production, assembly, warehouse, or skilled manufacturing talent. Experience in a startup or high‑growth manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). $80,000 - $115,000 a year

BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY

Bright Machines is a next‑generation, AI‑enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure production. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI‑based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their time to revenue. With its Bright Factory model, Bright Machines builds higher quality data center infrastructure at scale, addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI, and answers the call to the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing. Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bright Machines, Inc.