Job Description

Mountaire Farms is a vertically integrated agricultural company headquartered in Millsboro, DE. Over the last decade we have seen significant growth in our business and have established a reputable brand in over 80 countries worldwide. As part of this growth, we are searching for a new member to join our team as the Employment Manager in Lumber Bridge, NC. We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas, and a commitment to excellence. At Mountaire we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information. When our associates are successful, the company is successful.

The primary purpose of the Employment Manager is responsibility for first-class strategic service, support and leadership on all recruitment needs. This role will develop and execute effectively new recruitment strategies designed to attract qualified candidates while providing sufficient applicant flow to the plant. The Manager will also need to develop and sustain a first-class business relationship with all the employment offices and recruiting sources, including nearby educational institutions (technical and community colleges), to ensure we are recognized as the area's employer of choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop, manage and implement an effective recruitment program for all the complex needs
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting tools and sources, including the internet (web-resume searching), community organizations, government agencies, job fairs, referrals, adult and/or vocational schools, direct mail, etc.
• Position the company as the employer of choice in the area by creating a strategic results-oriented advertising campaign
• Track and report weekly recruitment efforts and metrics.
• Coordinate job fairs, screening interviews and check references as needed
• Support new hire on-boarding program
• Communicate effectively with leadership team regarding staffing strategies and goals
• Must also be able to work in a diversified environment and keep positive working relationships with internal and external customers; vendors

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Bachelors degree preferred, comparable experience will be considered in lieu of education preference
• Five years of practical experience in recruitment or operational environment
• Complete understanding of basic recruitment strategies
• Complete understanding of Operational Excellence business model
• Excellent interviewing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with strong analytical skills
• Adequate understanding of the processing environment

Company Description

Welcome to Mountaire Farms. With operations in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Arkansas, and products reaching markets regionally, nationally and internationally, Mountaire Farms continues to adhere to the highest standards of quality control and operational excellence. As a fast growing company with nearly 10,000 employees, we are also firmly committed to providing a stable, consistent work environment. At Mountaire, we recognize that consumers are more aware of where their food comes from than ever before. We continually strive to deliver high-quality products to our customers, and we have implemented science-based best practices throughout our vertically integrated process with this goal in mind. From the start of this process on our breeder farms, through the hatchery, growing and production operations.