Plant HR Manager

Silgan Containers • Burlington, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring a Plant Human Resources Manager for its manufacturing facility in Burlington, Iowa. The role serves as the plant’s primary HR leader and supports employee relations, recruiting, compliance, safety programs, benefits, leave administration, and workforce planning. The manager partners with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees across shifts to foster a positive workplace and support the facility’s operational goals.

Silgan manufactures sustainable metal food packaging for leading consumer brands. The company describes its industry as essential and offers long-term career growth and stability. The position also supports employee engagement, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement at the plant.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of human resources experience in a plant or manufacturing environment; 5 years of experience if without a degree.
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, compliance, benefits, leave administration, and workplace safety.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, safety practices, and good manufacturing practices.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the position’s duties proficiently, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for plant management, supervisors, and employees across shifts.
• Lead employee relations activities, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, orientation, testing, and pre-employment requirements for hourly employees.
• Administer FMLA, workers’ compensation, return-to-work, and light-duty programs.
• Oversee benefits administration and provide employees with timely HR guidance and support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Maintain required HR and compliance records, including OSHA logs, applicant tracking documentation, and personnel files.
• Coordinate plant safety programs, facilitate safety committee meetings, and arrange required employee testing and training.
• Partner with plant leadership on staffing, workforce planning, employee communication, and process improvements.
• Develop and update plant job descriptions, employee policies, and handbook materials as needed.
• Prepare weekly plant staffing schedules and maintain accurate hourly personnel records.
• Coordinate employee events and support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement.
• Perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term stability and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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