Plant HR Manager

Position Overview

Plant HR Manager – Latitude 36 Foods –

Location:

Salinas, CA (On‑site, 1st shift).

Full‑time, exempt position reporting to the VP of HR.

Annual compensation: $ – $, plus medical, dental, vision coverage and up to 4% 401(k) match.

The primary responsibility of the HR Plant Manager is to oversee all human resources operations within a manufacturing facility, functioning as a strategic partner to plant leadership to align HR objectives with overall business goals. This role requires a blend of strategic planning and hands‑on, tactical HR expertise in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP) preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a management or generalist role within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations (OSHA), and HR best practices.

• Strategic HR Knowledge – Ability to support company’s strategic plan.
• Business Acumen – Apply information to support organizational strategy.
• Ethical Practice – Maintain integrity, uphold core values, ensure legal compliance.
• Compliance and Confidentiality – Exercise discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Leadership – Guide organization, manage change, influence others.
• Relationship Management – Build positive relationships.
• Cultural Awareness – Consider diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Data Literacy – Use data for HR decisions, analytics, metrics reporting.
• Execution Excellence – Manage priorities and execute HR initiatives.
• Communication – Verbal and written clarity, active listening.
• Collaboration / Teamwork – Work well in group settings.
• Adaptability – Comfortable with change, open to feedback.
• Problem‑Solving – Analyze issues, think critically, propose solutions.
• Time Management – Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines.
• Conflict Resolution – Navigate disagreements constructively.
• Resilience – Maintain performance under pressure.
• Accountability – Own actions, follow through on commitments.

• Lead HR initiatives in employee engagement, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, communications, training/benefits, safety, and policy interpretation.
• Implement company culture, values and policies.
• Collaborate with management and employees to improve work relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Consult line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics with HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct thorough investigations.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements to reduce risk and ensure compliance.
• Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line managers.
• Support business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
• Identify training needs for units and executive coaching.
• Manage and report on HR KPIs and core data, providing insights for short‑ and long‑term workforce planning.
• Lead recruitment and selection activities with functional leaders.
• Lead HR process improvement initiatives, special projects, and training from start to finish.
• Advising managers on employee relations, laws, and company policies.
• Interact with employees to answer questions, resolve issues, improve morale.
• Lead and implement environmental health and safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, move up and down stairs, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Food and Beverage Manufacturing