Senior Human Resources Manager, Manufacturing

Role Overview

• Serve as the senior HR leader for a large-scale, high-growth manufacturing site, partnering with plant leadership to shape business strategy and organizational effectiveness
• Lead workforce strategy, including large-scale hiring, ramp planning, and long-term talent pipeline development
• Act as a thought partner to leadership on organizational design, change management, and leadership capability
• Contribute to regional HR strategy and share best practices across sites
• Build and scale the HR function to support a rapidly growing employee population of 4,000+
• Design and implement HR structures, processes, and programs that support a new facility ramp
• Partner with operations to ensure workforce readiness, labor stability, and onboarding effectiveness at scale
• Establish a strong employee value proposition and engagement strategy for a new workforce
• Lead a proactive, consistent, and scalable employee relations strategy in a high-volume environment
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and safety requirements
• Provide expert guidance to leaders on complex employee relations issues, risk mitigation, and decision-making
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusion across a diverse workforce
• Build leadership capability at all levels, with a strong focus on frontline and mid-level leaders
• Design and implement talent development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline strategies
• Drive performance management processes that align individual performance with business goals
• Identify and develop high-potential talent to support long-term organizational growth
• Establish scalable HR processes and infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence and consistency
• Leverage workforce data and analytics (turnover, hiring, attendance, engagement) to inform strategic decisions
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles and process optimization
• Ensure HR systems and processes effectively support a large and complex workforce
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing HR team aligned to business needs and site growth
• Define team structure, roles, and development plans to support scale and complexity
• Create a strong, accountable HR organization focused on service delivery, partnership, and results
• Serve as a mentor and leader within the broader HR organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in HR or related field) preferred
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent advanced HR certification preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in complex, high-growth environments
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience with responsibility for building and leading teams
• Significant experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations
• Proven experience supporting large-scale workforce environments (1,000+ employees strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting site start-ups, expansions, or major workforce ramps preferred
• Multi-site or regional HR leadership exposure/experience for future roles preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities