Manufacturing HR Manager II

Dart Container•Leola, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is more than HR—it’s a true business partnership. You’ll sit at the leadership table, influence decisions, develop your team, and drive initiatives that shape culture, performance, and results across a high-impact, continuous operation. At Dart, we manufacture the products people use every day—and behind it all are the people who make it happen. We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on HR Manager to lead the HR function at one of our largest, most complex manufacturing facilities in Leola, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years leading HR teams in a complex environment
Strong experience in employee relations, talent strategy, and HR program execution
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Experience with HRIS systems, reporting, and analytics
Proven ability to lead through change and influence business outcomes

Nice To Haves

A strategic thinker who understands how HR drives business performance
A people developer who invests in growing others and building strong teams
Comfortable influencing at all levels—from the plant floor to senior leadership
Data-driven, with the ability to turn insights into action
Skilled in employee relations, organizational development, and change management
Approachable, visible, and trusted by employees and leaders alike

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR partner to site leadership, aligning people strategies with business goals
Drive results across key KPIs including safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team
Monitor data and trends to anticipate issues and improve performance
Partner with leaders to enhance the employee experience across the full lifecycle
Design and implement engagement and retention strategies
Lead organizational effectiveness, talent planning, and succession initiatives
Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement to solve people-related challenges
Coach, influence, and support leaders in making informed decisions
Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and company standards
Oversee employee relations, investigations, and performance management processes
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across the facility
Maintain visibility on the floor to ensure adherence to processes and standards