Plant HR Manager

Niagara Bottling • Mesa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans and administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate administrators. This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner, InnovACT, Find a Way, and Empowered to be Great. The role involves managing a safe working environment, providing strategic input, making data-driven decisions, and leading initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste. It also requires analytical thinking, effective delegation, and collaboration with departments, vendors, and customers. Hiring decisions are based on culture fit and attitude, with a focus on long-term talent planning and employee development. The position is located at the MESA plant in Los Angeles County.

Requirements

• 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10+ Years – Experience working in Position
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
• PHR/SPHR certification
• Native or Bilingual Proficiency in a foreign language

Responsibilities

• Ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
• Conducts new employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Participates in safety committee, conducts facility walk-through’s identifying safety issues.
• Works with management and senior HR in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Assists in investigations of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within organization.
• Ensures plant is FLSA compliant.
• Assists management in union avoidance activities.
• Conducts training when requested.
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier.
• Leads monthly “Listening Sessions” with employees.
• Enters new hire paperwork as well as status changes into HRIS system.
• Initial review and submission of payroll.
• Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents.
• Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects.
• Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions.
• Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins.
• Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success.
• Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer.
• Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals.
• Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change.
• Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information.
• Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates.
• Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways.
• Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise.
• Engages in long term talent planning.
• Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports.
• Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager