Plant Office & People Manager

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

The Plant Office & People Manager (POPM) is responsible for the day-to-day support for human resources related activities at the manufacturing plant. This position represents the “last mile” HR support for all location employees. This position plays a critical role in site staffing, connecting employees with benefits, ADS communications, HRIS administration and employee engagement. This position will support our Findlay, Ohio facility and reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to HR Manager.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to roll up sleeves, learn the business, and work with the team to enhance the HR department of the facility.

• Facilitate onboarding for all new hires including new hire paperwork and review of all policies
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of timecards to the payroll team
• Prepares HR reporting such as Turnover and attendance
• Conducts stay and exit interviews with employees
• Works closely with HR Manager to execute all HR and Corporate initiatives
• Recruitment liaison between HR Manager and RPO to ensure positive candidate experience during pre-employment & onboarding processes
• Partners closely with plant leadership on Daily management initiatives related to people
• Executes HR initiatives such as development plans for hourly workforce and oversees certification completion
• Proactively develops solutions to enhance employee experience
• Partners with Plant Manager to lead local community engagement activities
• Champions and executes communication plans to ensure that enterprise-wide messages reach all employees
• Partners with Plant leadership to communicate corporate initiatives timely
• Coordinates onsite events related to recruitment, benefits, outside vendors visits etc.
• Completes verification of employment requests for current and former employees
• Improving and maintaining HRIS, supporting the company’s annual HR activities, and assisting managers and employees with HR related matters and policy interpretation.
• Partner with plant leaders driving employee engagement, employee recognition, and retention initiatives
• Assist leaders with internal investigations
• Responsible for accurate HRIS data entry and reporting using ADP and E-time Software
• Administrative responsibility for HR, phones, mail, correspondence etc.
• Maintains worker’s comp files, leaves and post-accident and random drug testing
• Requests pre-employment background check, schedules physical and drug testing
• Assist managers and supervisors with day-to-day HR issues
• Oversee personnel Administration (personnel files, vacation & attendance tracking, new employee processing and benefits administration)
• Utilize Leader Standard Work to ensure standardization of HR tasks.
• Oversee PO management
• Coordinate Travel Arrangements for Plant visitors
• Miscellaneous projects as required

• Strong knowledge of HR regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and quickly develop and gain trust from team at all levels
• Ability to work with team to find solutions to close gaps related to employee related matters and challenges
• Ability to maintain a professional 'can do' and respectful attitude
• Strong communication skills- both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power Point
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Functions well in a team environment
• Ability to manage through conflict

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred
• Equivalent HR experience

• 1-3 years HR experience or Knowledge of benefits and…