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

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 .

• 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)

• 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)

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• Part-time contract to start (2025 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

• 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

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.