Plant HR Manager

Silgan Plastics • Evansville, IN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Closures is hiring a Plant Human Resources Manager for its manufacturing facility in Evansville, Indiana. This full-time HR leadership role partners with plant leadership, employees, and union representatives to lead human resources operations and support a productive, safe, and engaged manufacturing workforce. The manager oversees employee and labor relations, recruiting, workplace safety, benefits, and talent management while supporting compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

The role also supports workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and continuous improvement. It includes administering employee leave and return-to-work processes, maintaining required safety records, coordinating safety programs and training, and using HR systems and workforce data to support plant operations and people decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of progressive human resources experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment.
• Experience supporting employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, and workplace safety.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment or supporting labor relations.
• Knowledge of employment practices, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and HR policies.
• Effective communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with employees, plant leaders, and union representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for plant leadership, employees, and union representatives at the Evansville manufacturing facility.
• Lead employee and labor relations, including grievance resolution, contract administration, union communication, and arbitration support when necessary.
• Partner with plant leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and continuous improvement.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for hourly manufacturing employees.
• Ensure HR practices comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Administer FMLA, workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and employee leave processes.
• Support workplace safety programs, maintain required OSHA records, and complete corporate safety reporting.
• Coordinate plant safety programs, training, and hearing testing.
• Oversee benefits administration and provide employees with timely HR support and guidance.
• Use HR systems and workforce data to support effective people decisions and plant operations.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and skills.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Virtual healthcare and telemedicine access.
• Optional pet insurance and chronic condition support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% dollar-for-dollar employer match.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Stability and career opportunities at a leading manufacturer in the essential packaging industry.

What This Job Offers

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