Job Description Summary The Lead Manufacturing Recruiter plays a critical role in supporting a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing operation within a rapidly growing organization. This position is responsible for end-to-end recruiting execution for all hourly manufacturing roles at the GE Vernova Bangor facility and will be a key partner in meeting aggressive hiring goals driven by business growth. This role is ideal for an experienced HR or recruiting professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-change environment, is highly self-directed, and brings the technical aptitude needed to quickly learn systems, processes, and metrics. The successful candidate will be a go-getter who is motivated by achieving and exceeding KPIs, managing multiple priorities, and proactively solving problems to keep hiring on track. The Lead Manufacturing Recruiter will work closely with the Plant HR Leader, Operations Leaders, and external partners to ensure hiring needs are met efficiently while delivering a strong candidate and hiring manager experience. Job Description • Lead full-cycle recruiting for all hourly manufacturing roles at the GE Vernova Bangor facility, managing a high volume of open requisitions in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. • Partner closely with the Plant HR Leader and Operations leadership to align hiring priorities, headcount needs, and hiring timelines with business objectives. • Proactively source qualified candidates using multiple channels, including job boards, employee referrals, community partnerships, career events, and external recruiting agencies. • Screen and evaluate candidates, coordinate and schedule interviews, extend offers, and guide candidates through the pre-employment and onboarding process. • Maintain recruiting momentum to meet or exceed time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and other key recruiting KPIs. • Manage and continuously improve the internal hiring process, including posting internal opportunities, verifying eligibility, streamlining workflows, and coordinating selection decisions with supervisors and HR partner • Coordinate and track pre-employment requirements, including background, criminal, and education checks; follow up with candidates to resolve discrepancies or gaps as needed. • Serve as the primary liaison for contract staffing agencies, supporting the full lifecycle of temporary and contractor hiring, onboarding, and tracking. • Support local recruiting initiatives such as career fairs, community outreach, advertising campaigns, and partnerships with local organizations or schools. • Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of open positions, candidate pipelines, hiring activity, and headcount metrics. • Collaborate with the HR team to support onboarding, new hire orientation, and initial training coordination. • Provide additional HR administrative or generalist support as needed Perform all duties onsite, as this role is 100% in-office. Basic Requirements • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HR recruiting or HR Generalist role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.(Or a high school diploma/GED with minimum of 4 years of HR and recruiting experience) • Experience managing high-volume hiring with multiple open requisitions. Preferred Qualifications • Experience using Workday or similar HRIS/ATS platforms. • Prior manufacturing or plant-based HR experience. • Experience working in a growing or transformation-driven organization. • Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes. Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: No For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $79,500.00 and $132,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 23, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Apply tot his job