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What Will You Do as the Labor Recruiting Manager for the Bedding Division?
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies for manufacturing positions including all site based manufacturing and warehouse associates.
- Partner with plant leadership to forecast staffing needs and create proactive recruiting plans.
- Build talent pipelines for critical bedding manufacturing positions.
- Bedding Recruiting Team Management
- Serve as team leader to bedding division recruiters providing ongoing performance management, coaching and leadership to all team members year-round.
- Local Market Expertise
- Leverage deep knowledge of the Tupelo-Saltillo-Aberdeen corridor talent market.
- Build relationships with local educational institutions, workforce development agencies, and community organizations.
- Establish Ashley's presence as an employer of choice in the region through strategic partnerships and community engagement leading to exemplary quality of hire.
- Full-Cycle Recruiting Management
- Manage end-to-end recruiting process from workforce planning through onboarding.
- Conduct high-volume recruiting for production positions while maintaining quality standards.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and selection criteria.
- Coordinate interview processes and manage candidate communications.
- Manufacturing Industry Focus
- Utilize specialized knowledge of bedding/mattress manufacturing processes, safety requirements, and skill sets.
- Recruit for positions requiring experience with foam cutting, spring assembly, quilting operations, and automated manufacturing equipment. y
- Source candidates with relevant manufacturing certifications and technical expertise.
- Analytics and Reporting
- Provide weekly reporting on recruiting results with meticulous attention to detail showcasing progress on key recruiting metrics.
- Talent Acquisition Team Strategic Projects
- Assist in providing cross-functional support as a member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership team through assigned team or individual based strategic projects that improve the candidate, recruiter, employee and stakeholder experience.
Where and How will You Work?
- Based in Saltillo, Mississippi with additional oversight of bedding and foam pouring facility in Verona, MS.
- Combination of office work and manufacturing floor presence.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate recruiting events and candidate interviews.
- Collaborative team environment with emphasis on results and continuous improvement.
What Do You Need?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing talent acquisition experience.
- Proven success in high-volume recruiting within manufacturing environments.
- Experience recruiting for production, maintenance, and supervisory roles.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Manufacturing industry experience, preferably in bedding, furniture, or related sectors.
- Knowledge of North Mississippi talent market and labor dynamics.
- Experience with workforce development partnerships and apprenticeship programs.
- Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) to support diverse workforce.
- Professional certifications in HR or talent acquisition (PHR, SHRM-CP, CIR).
Critical Competencies:
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication abilities for engaging with diverse candidate populations.
- Strong project management skills to handle multiple recruiting initiatives simultaneously.
- Data-driven approach to recruiting with ability to analyze metrics and optimize processes.
- Cultural competency to work effectively in diverse manufacturing environment.
- Resilience and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced manufacturing setting.
How Will You be Measured?
- Time-to-fill weekly recruiting targets.
- Quality of hire measured through talent retention and hiring manager feedback.
- Hiring manager satisfaction scores and candidate experience ratings.
- Market penetration and talent pipeline development metrics.
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
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- Growth Focused