Human Resources, Sr. Manager Operations

Trystar Inc • Faribault, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.

Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar and wind powered by our own microgrid! Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a
HRSr. Manager Operationsbased at our Faribaultoffice.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Sr. Manager Operationswillpartner with the operations leaders on a broad range of HR initiatives and programs in support of our manufacturing operations, lean initiatives, and transformation plans across ten (12) locations. This position will provide HR oversight for ten manufacturing locations in Faribault, MN; Houston, TX; Troy, MI; Merrimack, NH, ; Waukesha, WI; Charlotte, NC; Mayfield, KY; Greely, CO, and Seattle, WA.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline, Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing/operations with industry-leading companies.
• Preferred experience in managing HR responsibilities across multiple locations.
• Experience in culture change and management.
• Experience in organizational design and structure development.
• Experience driving HR metrics and using data analysis to evaluate results and drive progress.
• Able to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans.
• Solid project leadership and execution skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation skills.
• Flexible, motivated, and resourceful; Ability to demonstrate resiliency in the face of change.
• Effective problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while handling multiple projects.
• Ability to deal with employees at all levels and maintain good employee relations.
• Above average attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Labor Law and Human Resource practices.
• Handle stressful situations calmly and swiftly.
• Ability to effectively support remote sites by traveling when required (50% travel).

Responsibilities

• Lead, Coach, and Develop a high-performing HR Team by providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and regular performance feedback to build capability and ensure alignment and consistent HR delivery across sites.
• Drive strategies and initiatives to support the implementation and execution of Trystar’s structure framework for operational and cultural excellence, ensuring alignment with HR functional priorities, goals, and key results.
• Drive Trystar culture and strengthen our efforts to integrate it across all organizational levels. Leverage our guiding principles and values, key culture concepts, and guiding behaviors to drive accountability and engagement throughout operations; strengthen and develop culture, and build engagement and positive employee relations strategies across our operating locations.
• Develop and implement HR metrics to support plant operations. Analyze HR performance, develop strategies to achieve expectations on key HR initiatives. Utilize lean principles, continuous improvement methodology, strategy deployment, and other methods to achieve a culture focused on growth and operational excellence.
• Champion initiatives for Talent Management. Lead performance management process, talent acquisition, and talent development at exempt & non-exempt levels for operations employees in partnership with Trystar’s COEs. Build capability in leaders, managers, and employees through training and development initiatives. Provide guidance on performance management, career coaching, and progressive discipline across all levels at each site. Identify, develop, and implement talent processes and key talent tools.
• Lead organizational design discussions and support Ops leaders in organizational structure evaluation. Review current ops structure (including talent assessments & gaps) and recommend improvements to align operations with our future growth needs; identify opportunities for talent upgrade, employee development, redeployment, and reorganization.
• Evaluate and manage the current compensation structure (hourly & salary) and, in partnership with Trystar’s COEs, make recommendations to improve market competitiveness and alignment of wage structures to plant operational needs. Manage existing enterprise-driven comp and benefit programs as required.
• Identify, develop, and/or implement training programs for managers and employees, including management training, new hire training, skill-building programs, shop floor cross-training, and training for employee development.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes and focusing on improvement of tools, digitization, process controls, etc., and increasing the overall efficiency of the HR function.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees