Senior HR Plant Manager
About The Position
The Senior Human Resources Plant Manager is the strategic and operational HR leader for the Waco manufacturing facility. This role drives human resources activities including talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, performance management, compliance, training, and employee engagement. The manager partners with plant leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support operational excellence, workforce stability, and business growth. The role leads the plant HR team and serves as a primary HR resource for employees and managers. It oversees recruitment and onboarding, workplace investigations and corrective action, employee development and performance processes, HR compliance and documentation, workforce metrics, and organizational change initiatives. The position participates as a key member of the plant leadership team and supports productivity, retention, a positive employee culture, and compliance at the Waco manufacturing operation. The position is primarily based at the Waco, Texas manufacturing facility, with regular interaction with hourly and salaried employees in office and production environments. It requires walking the manufacturing floor and supporting multiple shifts as business needs require. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- 3–5 years of HR leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters.
- Experience leading recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives.
- Experience supporting employee development and performance management programs.
- Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
- SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification.
- Experience supporting multi-shift manufacturing operations.
- Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly, salaried, technical, and leadership positions and develop sourcing strategies for the manufacturing labor market.
- Partner with hiring managers on workforce needs and succession planning, and manage onboarding and orientation programs.
- Build relationships with local colleges, trade schools, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
- Advise managers and employees on workplace concerns, conflict resolution, performance issues, and policy interpretation.
- Conduct investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, harassment, safety concerns, and policy violations.
- Coach managers on employee relations practices, foster a positive work environment, and manage corrective actions consistently.
- Design and implement training programs and partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and create employee development plans.
- Manage performance reviews, support continuous performance improvement, and lead succession planning and talent reviews.
- Promote engagement and retention through development and recognition programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADAAA, EEO, OSHA, and Workers' Compensation requirements.
- Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs; maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Partner with Safety and Operations to support a safe, compliant workplace and mitigate employment-related risks.
- Lead and develop the plant HR team.
- Analyze workforce metrics, turnover, recruitment effectiveness, absenteeism, and employee engagement data.
- Develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives and support organizational change and workforce transformation.
- Partner with leaders to improve productivity, workforce effectiveness, and employee retention.
- Participate as a key member of the plant leadership team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
