Senior Plant Human Resources Manager

Plant Senior Human Resources Manager

We are currently assisting our client, a large manufacturing operation, with a Plant Senior Human Resources Manager search in the Southeast.

The successful candidate will be the strategic and operational human resources leader for a large manufacturing facility (800 or more) and be pivotal in strategy and functions of the site. This is a highly visible, high impact position where a successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a decisive role in the future success and growth of the organization. The large manufacturing operation is a non-union operation, and this plant creates best practices for the division and their operation.

• Functions as a member of the senior management team setting strategic direction for the success and growth of all businesses.
• Ability to coach and implement leadership development programs in a manufacturing organization.
• Ability to develop and lead a world class HR Team that can function both as a true business partner and an employee advocate.
• Develop and implement policies to create a culture of safety and risk assessment, making it part of the plant culture, supporting strong rapport with hourly and management professionals.
• Safety Management to ensure adherence to ISO 45001 Standards, plant is certified.
• Promote a strong non union environment through respect and fairness.
• Manages and mentors a team of 5, including, Generalists, Recruiting, Environmental, Health & Safety Associates and the Nurse staff.
• Collaborates with business partners to implement strategic initiatives resulting in continuous improvement, enhanced employee engagement, improved working relationships, and positive business results.
• Participates in the development and implementation of financial budgets.
• Implements an efficient and integrated strategy for staffing, recruiting, induction, training, career management, etc. at site level.
• Guarantees working conditions in compliance with Group Health, Safety & Environment policies.
• Manages industrial relations with local employee representatives.
• Creates best practices for plant and division.
• Quality Systems Audits and Surveys
• Responsible for a 3 shift 7-day operation.

• Bachelor's degree; a major in business, human resources, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related human resources generalist Strategic Leadership experience, including a solid employee-relations background.
• Greenfield plant start up or turnaround experience desirable.
• Plant HR Management Experience in an Industrial Manufacturing Plant Desired within a plant of 800 or more.
• Demonstrated Success managing and mentoring a team with direct reports including Generalists, Environmental ealth and Safety, HR Leader, Benefits, Recruiting and Plant Nurse
• Experience in Aerospace, Appliance Manufacturing, Agricultural equipment Machinery Manufacturing, Automotive industry or heavy industrial manufacturing required.
• Experience Creating, Implementing and Maintaining Best Practices for Plant and Division.
• Stable and upward mobile career path.