Technical Talent Acquisition Lead – Manufacturing & Food Production; Part-Time

Position: Technical Talent Acquisition Lead – Manufacturing & Food Production (Part-Time / Contract)
Location:

India (Field-based, no fixed office)
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Industrial Production Engagement:
Part-Time (with path to Full-Time)
Reporting Line:
Direct to Senior Management

Role Overview

We are a fast-growing food manufacturing group operating large-scale production facilities in the Middle East. As we expand our operations, we are building an  internal talent acquisition engine  to source  high-quality, hands-on manufacturing talent  across multiple countries.
We are seeking a  Technical Talent Acquisition Lead  with strong exposure to  factory environments  to lead sourcing and first-stage screening for roles including:
Bakers (industrial & semi-industrial)
Production operators
Drivers
Maintenance & technical staff
General factory workforce
This is  not a CV-processing or desk-based recruiter role .
This role requires  field sourcing, technical judgment, and integrity .

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

Build and maintain direct talent pipelines from:
Factories
Industrial zones
Training institutes
Verified referrals (non-agent based)
Source candidates  without sub-agents or intermediaries
Maintain a structured, long-term talent bench (not ad-hoc hiring)
Technical Pre-Screening

Conduct first-round technical interviews aligned with factory realities
Identify and eliminate:
Scripted candidates
Coached interviews
Non-hands-on profiles
Collect  practical proof  where applicable (e.g., short work videos, task explanations)

Candidate Quality Control

Ensure candidates meet defined criteria for:
Skill level
Work ethic
Factory discipline
Readiness for overseas manufacturing environments
Clearly document strengths, risks, and recommendations for each candidate

Process & Reporting

Maintain clean, transparent candidate records
Track candidate performance post-hire (during probation) for quality feedback
Continuously improve sourcing quality based on real factory outcomes

What This Role Is NOT

Not a commission-driven recruiter role
Not a mass hiring / CV forwarding role
Not an agency or brokerage position
Not suitable for IT, corporate, or campus recruiters

Ideal Candidate Profile

5+ years experience in  manufacturing HR, technical staffing, or factory operations
Prior exposure to  food manufacturing or industrial production  strongly preferred
Comfortable engaging directly with:
Line workers
Supervisors
Technicians
Strong ability to assess  practical skills , not just interview answers
High personal integrity — no tolerance for candidate fees or side arrangements
Willing to work independently and be accountable for results

Engagement & Compensation

Part-time contract  to start (20–25 hours/week)
Fixed monthly retainer
Performance-based incentive tied to 90-day candidate success , not hiring volume
Clear path to full-time role based on performance and expansion

Why Join Us

Direct access to senior leadership
Opportunity to build a  best-in-class international talent acquisition model
Long-term role with growing responsibility as operations scale
High autonomy, zero bureaucracy, and real impact on factory performance

Application Instructions (Important)

Applicants must include:
Brief summary of  manufacturing or factory-related experience
Explanation of how they assess  real technical skills
Confirmation that they  do not use sub-agents or charge candidates
Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.