Position: Talent Acquisition Lead, LATAM - Manufacturing Operations
Location: Mexicali, Mexico (100% onsite)
Reports To: Talent Acquisition Manager, LATAM

The Talent Acquisition Lead, LATAM Manufacturing Operations will lead a team of recruiters and oversee external recruitment partners supporting Manufacturing and Factory Hourly hiring across multiple plants in Latin America.
This role is responsible for developing and executing scalable, high-volume recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain operational talent, including production operators, technicians, warehouse employees, and manufacturing support roles. The successful candidate will partner closely with HR and business leaders to ensure workforce needs are met while maintaining a strong focus on recruiter engagement, operational excellence, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and can effectively support seasonal hiring peaks, plant expansions, workforce ramp-ups, and complex staffing demands.



The role is based in Mexicali, Mexico, and requires travel across LATAM manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities
Lead, coach, develop, and engage a geographically dispersed team of recruiters supporting manufacturing plants across Latin America.
Own the end-to-end recruitment strategy for Manufacturing Factory Hourly positions, including operators, technicians, warehouse employees and production associates.
Manage high-volume hiring operations across multiple countries and locations, ensuring recruitment goals, service levels, and business expectations are consistently achieved.
Develop workforce planning strategies to support seasonal hiring peaks, plant expansions, new production lines, and other business-driven hiring fluctuations.
Partner closely with Plant Managers, HR Business Partners, Operations Leaders, and regional stakeholders to understand workforce needs and establish effective hiri

📌 Talent Acquisition Lead, LATAM (Mexicali)
🏢 Newell Brands
📍 Mexicali