Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing Our client, a large food manufacturing organization, is seeking a Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing to join their team. As a strategic leader, this role is pivotal in directing the main responsibilities of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a positive work environment.
Responsibilities: Serve as the HR business partner to the manufacturing site leader and provide support to all peopleleaders.Partner to create a strategic plant business plan and provide strategic HR guidance to plant managers and senior leadership.Lead and develop site HR team members, ensuring milestones/goals are met within approved budgets. Provide support and guidance to the plant leadership team, advising on organizational policy matters and recommending necessary changes.Analyze statistical data and reports to identify personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of plant policies and practices.Build, deploy, and execute strategic talent initiatives in partnership with business stakeholders. Drive succession planning and talent management initiatives, identifying high-impact roles and developing incumbents and successors. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in HR or similar field preferred, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 8 years of prior HR experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft OAice tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize, focus, and execute tasks eAectively. Strong influencing and critical thinking skills. Resourcefulness, organizational savvy, and ability to drive results. Supervisory Responsibility: This position oversees six direct reports, including HR Generalists, HR Coordinators, and a Training Manager.
Competencies: Strategic Mindset Decision Quality Effective Communication Drives Engagement Values DiAerence Plans and Aligns Instills Trust Drives Results Manages Ambiguity Courage Working Conditions/Environment: Works in a manufacturing and warehousing environment, with periodic travel to various plants required.