Executive Hiring Recruiter

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Executive Hiring Recruiter with deep experience in the automotive manufacturing sector. This role will lead end-to-end recruitment for senior leadership positions, partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate stakeholders to attract and hire top executive talent across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end executive hiring for leadership roles (Director, VP, Plant Leadership) within the motor vehicle manufacturing environment
• Partner with plant heads and senior leadership to understand hiring needs aligned with business and production goals
• Conduct market mapping and proactive headhunting across OEMs and Tier 1/2 automotive suppliers
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive leadership talent in manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Lead candidate screening, structured assessments, interview coordination, and offer negotiations
• Ensure a high-quality, professional candidate experience, particularly for senior-level hires
• Provide market intelligence, competitor insights, and compensation benchmarking
• Collaborate with external search firms when required and manage vendor relationships
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all executive hiring processes

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of recruiting experience with a strong focus on automotive / motor vehicle manufacturing hiring
• Proven track record in executive search / leadership hiring (Director level and above)
• Strong understanding of plant operations, manufacturing processes, and automotive value chain
• Hands-on experience in sourcing, headhunting, and closing senior candidates
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and plant leadership
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in in-house talent acquisition or executive search firms
• High level of ownership, urgency, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hiring for EV or advanced manufacturing environments
• Exposure to multi-location or high-volume plant hiring
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Success Metrics

• Timely closure of leadership roles
• Quality of hires and retention
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Strength of leadership talent pipeline