Plant Human Resource Manager

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The Plant Human Resources Manager is the senior HR leader for the manufacturing facility and a key member of the plant leadership team. This role drives the HR strategy that supports operational excellence, builds organizational capability, and strengthens the plant’s culture. The HR Manager oversees the full breadth of HR functions—– talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, and HR operations—to ensure the plant has the talent, leadership, and systems needed to achieve business results.

This role requires a strong balance of strategic partnership, operational execution, and hands‑on support across a diverse hourly and salaried workforce.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, influencing decisions related to organizational design, workforce strategy, talent planning, and culture.
• Translate business priorities into HR initiatives that enhance productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Lead change‑management efforts to support plant modernization, capability building, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use workforce analytics (turnover, labor forecasting, skill gaps, absenteeism, productivity trends) to inform proactive recommendations and guide decision‑making.

• Oversee end‑to‑end recruiting for all hourly production roles, ensuring a consistent pipeline of qualified talent that meets plant demand.
• Partner with functional leaders on staffing strategies for salaried, technical, and professional plant roles; participate in selection and interview processes.
• Build community and educational partnerships to support long‑term talent pipeline development.
• Develop workforce plans, labor forecasting models, and hiring strategies aligned with production schedules and growth expectations.
• Lead a high‑quality onboarding experience that accelerates new‑hire readiness and reduces early turnover.

• Act as a primary contact for employee relations concerns, conducting fair, thorough, and timely investigations.
• Provide coaching to supervisors and managers on performance management, communication, employee experience, and HR best practices.
• Drive employee engagement strategies, action planning, and follow‑through to improve overall workplace culture.
• Lead initiatives that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the plant.
• Ensure consistent policy interpretation and application across shifts and departments.

• Manage compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, etc.).
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, and practices to maintain compliance and support operational effectiveness.
• Oversee audits, documentation, and reporting for HR‑related regulatory requirements.
• Minimize organizational risk through strong documentation practices, legal awareness, and proactive coaching of leadership.

• Guide managers through performance management cycles including goal setting, feedback, coaching, corrective action, and talent evaluations.
• Lead succession planning efforts to ensure a strong internal pipeline for key roles and future plant needs.
• Build and manage learning and development programs for hourly and salaried employees, including supervisor capability, skills training, and career development.
• Identify skill gaps and partner with operations to create upskilling or reskilling initiatives.

• Oversee compensation processes for the plant, ensuring equitable pay practices and alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Manage the administration of benefits, leaves of absence, and accommodations; partner with employees and managers throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR metrics; ensure the integrity of HR systems and data.
• Analyze HR dashboards, reports, and KPIs to continuously improve HR…