Plant Hr Director

In this position...
Join us as the Plant HR Director at Cleveland Engine Plant, where you'll lead a transformative HR organization in a dynamic and unionized manufacturing environment. This 2,000 person facility produces some of the highest quality engines for the Ford Motor Company and is a critical element to out supply chain. You will align HR functions with strategic business objectives, working closely with Plant Leadership and central HR teams to deliver advanced HR solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive business success. Your expertise in labor relations and employee engagement will be crucial in developing a high performing workplace that enhances both employee satisfaction and operational success. You will work closely with plant and union leadership to drive transformational and strategic initiatives, ensuring our workforce is empowered and equipped to achieve our goals
What you'll do...
Strategic Partnership
Provide strategic HR leadership in order to solidify HR as the trusted advisor for the entire facility by owning for the full scope of Human Resource (HR) functions including all aspects of; employee relations, hourly relations, union relations, employee benefits, compensation, employee involvement, practices, training, organizational change and development and communications
Provide strategic guidance and personalized coaching to senior leaders, fostering their development and enhancing leadership capabilities to enhance operational transformation
Apply lean methodologies and tools with progressive HR practices to guide decision-making, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and drive operations to best in class levels
Partner with safety and occupational health leads to develop and implement innovative wellness and safety programs that exceed industry standards to create a proactive safety culture
Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Implement initiatives that promote employee engagement, diversity, and professional development, ensuring that all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work. This includes crafting policies and programs that support work-life balance, recognition, and career advancement opportunities.

People Leadership
Lead and inspire a diverse HR team by fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment that emphasizes continuous development and strategic alignment with organizational and HR-specific goals
Champion HR initiatives that drive performance excellence, employee engagement, and organizational culture. Ensure open communication and innovation, empowering team members to contribute effectively as strategic business partners in advancing the company's success

Community Engagement
Drive community engagement by collaborating with local governmental agencies and coordinating impactful activities 
Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, integrating them into strategic HR practices that support business objectives

Talent Management
Develop and Implement talent management strategies that identify and nurture high-potential employees while driving accountability, ensuring a robust pipeline of skilled leaders ready to meet the evolving needs of our manufacturing organization in line with corporate standards
Oversee the performance management process, providing coaching and support to managers to align individual performance with business objectives in order to reinforce and foster a culture of accountability
Cultivate an inclusive work environment, leveraging all employee feedback to implement innovative HR solutions to create a positive hourly and salary employee experience through proactive initiatives
Focus on workforce planning and optimization by identifying key talent needs, enhancing recruitment and retention strategies, and developing comprehensive talent management programs that prepare the workforce to meet current and future demands

Union Relations
Enhance collaborative communications by developing and maintaining Develop and implement a robust communication framework that facilitates regular, transparent, and constructive dialogue between union representatives and management.
Co-create and manage innovative labor agreements to ensure the evolving needs of the workforce and business are met. Inclusive of local contract negotiations and administration of existing agreements to maximize the company's value of said contract, while minimizing contractual leakages and disputes
Foster a culture of mutual respect and trust by building and sustaining a workplace culture that values mutual respect and trust by developing and executing a shared commitment to organizational success, aligned to a unified vision for the future

You'll have... 
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role focused on HR operations and strategic HR leadership in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Even better, you may have...
Master's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
8+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role focused on HR operations and strategic HR leadership in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification 

Work Requirements…
This role requires onsite presence at the manufacturing plant to fulfill job responsibilities. Involves occasional (defined as one-third or less of the time) lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time. Work is performed primarily in a seated position and entails no significant stooping, standing, climbing, walking, etc. Many sedentary jobs require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions. Working conditions occur within low to moderate noise levels related to the use of standard office or classroom equipment.

Skills…
Business Acumen
Change Management and Organizational Design
Collaboration
Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Data Story Telling
Drive for Results and Sense of Urgency
Employee Advocacy
Employee Relations
Employment Laws and Regulations
HR Information Systems 
HR Management Systems
HR Programs and Policies
Innovation
Interpersonal Communication
Leading Transformation Change
Lean Methodology
Performance Management
Planning
Problem Solving
Resourcefulness
Strong Interpersonal and Influencing Skills
Talent Management

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically. 
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is a leadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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