Senior HR Plant Manager

VanTran•Waco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Plant Manager serves as the strategic and operational HR leader for the Waco manufacturing facility. The role oversees 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. This hands-on position requires strong manufacturing experience, employee relations capabilities, and fluency in English and Spanish. The Senior HR Plant Manager leads and develops the plant HR team, supports plant leadership as a key member of the leadership team, analyzes workforce data, and helps improve productivity, workforce effectiveness, and employee retention. The position is primarily based at the Waco, Texas manufacturing facility, with regular interaction with employees in office and production environments. The manager must be able to walk the manufacturing floor and support 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 in 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.
Develop sourcing strategies for talent in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
Partner with hiring managers on workforce needs and succession planning.
Manage onboarding and orientation programs.
Build relationships with local colleges, trade schools, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
Serve as the primary HR resource for workplace concerns, conflict resolution, performance issues, and policy interpretation.
Conduct investigations involving employee complaints, workplace misconduct, harassment, safety concerns, and policy violations.
Guide and coach managers on employee relations practices.
Foster a workplace focused on communication, engagement, accountability, and respect.
Manage corrective action processes and consistent application of company policies.
Design and implement training programs for employee growth, leadership development, and operational effectiveness.
Identify skill gaps with leaders and create employee development plans.
Manage performance review processes and support continuous performance improvement initiatives.
Lead succession planning and talent review activities for key positions.
Promote engagement and retention through development and recognition programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable 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 in accordance with company standards.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
Partner with Safety and Operations teams to support a safe and compliant workplace.
Monitor and mitigate employment-related risks through proactive HR practices.
Lead and develop the plant HR team.
Analyze workforce metrics, turnover trends, recruitment effectiveness, absenteeism, and employee engagement data.
Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
Support organizational change initiatives and workforce transformation projects.
Partner with leaders to improve productivity, workforce effectiveness, and employee retention.
Participate as a key member of the plant leadership team.
Walk the manufacturing floor and support multiple shifts as business needs require.