Sr Manufacturing HR Lead

Owens Corning • Savannah, GA

128d

About The Position

The Sr. Human Resources Lead for the Savannah, GA facility serves as a strategic partner to the Plant Leader, driving an inclusive culture, organizational effectiveness, employee and labor relations, and talent development. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this role leads HR strategy and execution to support business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The HR Lead provides expert guidance on all human capital matters, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in driving employee engagement and implementing impactful HR strategies.
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders to deliver strong operational results.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing talent strategies that elevate organizational capability and drive business results.
• Partnering with plant leadership to build accountable roles, foster a performance-driven culture, and ensure the right talent is in the right roles.
• Driving pay-for-performance through effective use of company's talent systems and practices.
• Building collaborative, engaged teams aligned to shared goals.
• Supporting safety and engagement initiatives ensuring that leaders and employees embody Owens Corning's 'Safer Together' brand.
• Leading employee relations to ensure high plant and employee performance while ensuring consistent execution of company policy and practices.
• Diagnosing performance gaps and implementing innovative solutions to fill those gaps.
• Contributing to broader business strategy beyond HR.
• Driving recruitment strategies that enhance employer brand and candidate experience.
• Creating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to thrive.
• Leading training, onboarding, and development programs, including partnerships with local institutions.
• Investing in the growth and development of the HR team.
• Overseeing new hire training and ensuring new hires have a positive onboarding experience.
• Coaching leaders on OC Leadership Capabilities and performance management.
• Facilitating employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Acting as a trusted advisor on organizational and talent matters.
• Supporting communication strategies that align and inspire teams.
• Promoting cross-functional collaboration to elevate plant performance.
• Creating an inclusive, engaged culture with clear ownership and accountability.
• Monitoring labor activity and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Establishing Owens Corning as an employer of choice in the Savannah market.
• Building strong relationships with community and political stakeholders.
• Representing Owens Corning in local affairs and community events.
• Leveraging employee engagement as a platform for internal and external communications.
• Advising on organizational structure, work design, and talent needs.
• Coaching leaders on employee development and growth planning.
• Modeling and promoting fair, inclusive leadership practices.
• Using capability modeling to guide skill development and workforce planning.
• Actively contributing to business team strategy and execution.
• Co-leading with Corporate Labor Relations to ensure plant labor agreements support business results and business strategy.
• Overseeing training & development within the facility utilizing TPM methodologies in partnership with the Training and Development team.
• Championing plant-level Compensation & Benefits programs.
• Leading wellness strategy to foster employee well-being and engagement.
• Overseeing the administration of HRIS platforms for recruiting, payroll, Variable Incentive Pay, learning, reporting, and resolving employee inquiries.
• Leveraging HR analytics to support strategic business decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree