Human Resources & Safety Manager

Description

We are seeking an energetic, employee-focused Plant Human Resources & Safety Manager who is passionate about being present on the plant floor, listening to employees, coaching leaders, and driving a positive, high-performance culture. This role is a key partner to plant leadership and serves as the primary HR & Safety presence for the site. The ideal candidate is not desk-bound, this individual spends time where the work happens, connecting with employees, understanding operations, and serving as a trusted advisor to both hourly and our salaried teams.

The Plant HR & Safety Manager will oversee the full employee lifecycle while ensuring safety compliance, and alignment with INA’s values and strategic goals.

• Champion a safety-first culture by modeling safe behaviors and ensuring all employees adhere to established safety policies and procedures.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and reduce workplace incidents.
• Support and participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and company safety standards, including training, reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Promote employee engagement in safety programs, including safety committees, audits, and ongoing awareness initiatives.

• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the production floor, building relationships and trust with employees.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to employees and managers, fostering accountability, development, and engagement.
• Represent INA during new employee onboarding and ensure a welcoming, connected onboarding experience.
• Partner with plant leadership to reinforce company values and support a positive workplace culture.

• Collaborate with the Corporate HR Director and site leadership to recruit, select, and onboard talent.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Deliver leadership and employee training focused on performance, safety, and professional growth.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning and succession planning.

• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, discipline, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations; partner with legal counsel as needed.
• Manage employee leave programs, including FMLA, short term disability, and long-term disability.
• Implement and uphold HR policies, procedures, and best practices consistently and fairly.

• Maximize the effective use of the Human Capital Management system (Paylocity).
• Partner with Finance on weekly and biweekly payroll processing.
• Monitor and support training programs and workforce analytics to inform decision making.
• Participate on cross functional teams to improve plant processes and operational effectiveness.

• Support site leadership with community relations and employee focused initiatives, as needed.
• Provide HR guidance during management meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing plant environment, with significant time spent on the production floor.
• Schedule may require flexibility outside of standard business hours to support operations and employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations.
• Manufacturing environment experience required.
• SHRM CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence leaders, and engage employees in a plant setting.