Plant HR Manager I
Leprino Foods Company•Fort Morgan, CO
•$111,000 - $127,000•Onsite
About The Position
Within our 350-person manufacturing facility in Fort Morgan, Leprino is seeking a Plant HR Manager I to support our people, leaders, and operations as we continue to grow our cheese and dairy ingredients business. This role partners closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs are handled effectively, consistently, and with care.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant time supporting manufacturing operations.
- A background working directly with plant leadership on employee relations, staffing, and workforce planning.
- A working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and their application in a manufacturing setting.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM certification.
- Experience supporting HR activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting dairy, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience in employment law, organizational development & planning, employee relations, safety, and training.
- Familiarity with wage surveys, workforce analytics, and training program design for hourly populations.
Responsibilities
- Build strong, respectful relationships across the plant to support a positive employee experience and stable operations
- Guide plant supervisors and managers through employee concerns, performance conversations, and fair discipline practices
- Shape local HR practices that align with Leprino standards while fitting the plant’s unique needs
- Lead consistent application of HR policies and audit processes to maintain compliance with employment laws
- Oversee core HR processes including leave programs, recruitment, benefits coordination, HRIS accuracy, and file integrity
- Partner with plant leadership and safety teams to support safe working conditions and effective return-to-work programs
- Coordinate recruiting efforts, interview candidates, and extend offers to meet plant staffing plans
- Strengthen onboarding by delivering structured orientation and early employee feedback processes
- Support hourly wage reviews and market data collection to maintain competitive and fair pay practices
- Guide training programs that build technical capability and support long-term employee development
- Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members and production leadership development trainees to encourage growth and steady progress within the function
Benefits
- competitive salaries and bonuses
- life, medical/dental/vision coverage
- voluntary benefits
- employee assistance programs
- wellness incentives
- tuition assistance
- vacation
- ten paid holidays
- sick time
- paid parental leave
- annual merit increases
- LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
