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.