Plant HR Manager

Silgan Plastics•Burlington, IA

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring a Plant Human Resources Manager for its manufacturing facility in Burlington, Iowa. This full-time position serves as the plant’s primary HR leader, partnering with plant management, supervisors, and employees across shifts to support the facility’s operational goals and build a positive workplace. The role oversees employee relations, recruiting, compliance, safety programs, benefits, leave administration, and workforce planning. The HR Manager supports employee and operational success in a manufacturing environment, maintains HR and compliance records, and contributes to employee engagement and continuous improvement. Silgan manufactures sustainable metal food packaging for leading consumer brands.

Requirements

Three or more years of human resources experience in a plant or manufacturing environment.
Five years of human resources experience if the applicant does not have 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.

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.
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 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.