Recruiter - Manufacturing

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and has grown to include every facet of the passive optical network, employing over 12,000 associates worldwide and consistently generating annual sales in excess of a three billion-dollars.  With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• A hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees


• Flexible time off policy


• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)


• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs


• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options


• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leader!

Job Summary

Our Recruiter (Manufacturing Focused) will be responsible for providing full life-cycle recruitment, including interviewing, assessing, and referring applicants for all local manufacturing opportunities at AFL. He/She will analyze the information provided on a prospective employee's application form and conduct a personal interview to determine the suitability of the applicant for referral to the hiring manager. In addition, this role is responsible for working with local high schools, vocational schools and technical colleges in leading and administering our High School Internship/Apprentice Program and Tech Scholar Program.  Also, manages our external supplemental staffing relationships with local providers who provide contingent manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Supports local AFL facilities in recruiting all manufacturing and technical based staffing needs. 


• Write interesting, dynamic job postings that not only clearly communicate job requirements but also highlight the benefits of each position


• Partners with hiring managers and functional managers to source and prescreen candidates


• Source different internet job boards for qualified candidates.


• Review resumes and determine qualifications of candidates through a screening process.


• Track each candidate’s progress through our pre-employment process using our Applicant Tracking System (Ultipro).


• Works with local high schools, vocational schools and technical colleges in leading and administering our High School Internship/Apprentice Program and Tech Scholar Program.


• Manages our external supplemental staffing relationships with local providers who provide contingent manufacturing support.


• Build strong working relationships with hiring managers.


• Stay up-to-date and build knowledge of recruiting practices, employment law and the telecommunications industry and share this information with your fellow team members.


• Schedules and conducts interviews, coordinates job offers and ultimately fills open positions


• Support and conducts job fairs and recruitment/marketing activities 


• Partner with the Manager, Talent Development and Training to devise new recruiting strategies and identify new recruiting resources if needed.


• Routinely  evaluate processes to  optimize efficiency, transparency, consistency


• Seek ways to enhance and consistently deliver excellent customer service  to hiring managers and candidates


• Interfaces with other HR departments (i.e. benefits, compensation, employee relations, payroll, etc.) to ensure compliance and process efficiency

Personal Qualities

• Superb attention to detail and good record keeping skills


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks quickly and effectively to meet tight deadlines


• Team player; high level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy


• Takes initiative and seeks additional training or direction as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or some other field preferred or an Associate's Degree and commensurate experienced required.


• 3 - 5 years of experience in Recruiting Preferred


• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or Human Resources Required


• Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong Interviewing, Evaluating and Assessment skills


• Experience with ATS and HRIS systems (Ultipro preferred)

Working Conditions

• Normal office and manufacturing facility environment. Hybrid office schedule available once trained. Local (Duncan) travel from plant to plant required.