People & Culture Manager

Title:
People & Culture Manager

Location:
Douglas, GA

Industry: Manufacturing

Employment Type:
Direct Hire

Our client is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to lead the Human Resources function within a manufacturing environment in Douglas, GA. This role will oversee the site's People & Culture operations, lead and develop the HR team, and serve as a strategic partner to plant and operational leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong, tenured HR background within manufacturing, with demonstrated expertise in HR generalist functions, employee relations, talent development, compliance, and people leadership. This individual should be comfortable working at both a strategic and hands-on level and have experience supporting the unique needs of a manufacturing workforce.

• Lead, manage, coach, and develop the site's People & Culture/HR team.
• Partner closely with plant and operational leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including:
  Employee relations, Talent acquisition, Onboarding, Training and development, Performance management, Benefits administration.
• Coach and counsel managers and employees on employee relations, performance concerns, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Partner with organizational Centers of Excellence (COEs) to execute enterprise talent and HR initiatives.
• Assess workforce capabilities and identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Develop and implement employee training, talent development, and career development initiatives.
• Support succession planning and performance management programs.
• Lead change management initiatives supporting organizational growth, transformation, and operational improvements.
• Manage HRIS and other HR-related systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and effective reporting.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze HR metrics to identify workforce trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, culture, and overall employee experience.
• Establish strong relationships with employees, managers, and plant leadership across the organization.
• Manage team performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience within manufacturing.
• 5+ years of management/people leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience partnering closely with plant and operations leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing, coaching, and developing HR team members.
• Strong employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting talent development, succession planning, career development, and organizational change.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in both a strategic and hands-on HR capacity.

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar professional HR certification.
• Experience leading a People & Culture/HR function within a plant or complex manufacturing operation.
• Experience supporting both hourly manufacturing employees and salaried leadership.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, HR reporting, workforce analytics, and HR metrics.
• Experience leading employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives in a manufacturing setting.