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Position Summary
The Senior Strategic HR Manager – Plant Operations is the lead HR partner for plant leadership, responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that directly impact operational performance, workforce sustainability, and organizational effectiveness.
This role blends strategic leadership with deep understanding of manufacturing environments, driving initiatives across workforce planning, leadership capability, culture transformation, and labor strategy. The position requires a highly influential leader who can translate business priorities into scalable people solutions while maintaining strong on-the-ground presence within the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment
- Partner with Plant Manager and senior leadership to align HR strategy with production, quality, cost, and growth objectives
- Serve as a key advisor on organizational design, workforce optimization, and transformation initiatives
- Anticipate workforce challenges and proactively develop solutions to support business continuity and scalability
Workforce Strategy & Talent Optimization
- Lead long-term workforce planning, including capacity modeling, skills forecasting, and pipeline development
- Develop strategies to attract, retain, and optimize critical talent across hourly and salaried populations
- Drive initiatives to improve workforce productivity, retention, and engagement
Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management
- Design and implement organizational structures that enhance efficiency and agility
- Lead change management efforts related to automation, process improvement, or restructuring
- Partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Build leadership capability at all levels, with emphasis on frontline supervisors and plant leadership
- Identify and develop high-potential talent and succession pipelines for critical roles
- Coach leaders on performance management, team effectiveness, and employee engagement
Employee & Labor Relations Strategy
- Provide strategic oversight and governance of employee relations practices
- Lead resolution of complex, high-risk employee relations matters
- Support labor strategy including collective bargaining, contract administration, and proactive union engagement (if applicable)
- Implement proactive strategies to reduce ER risk and strengthen workplace culture
Culture, Engagement & Inclusion
- Champion a high-performance, accountable, and safety-first culture
- Lead engagement strategies tailored to plant dynamics (multi-shift workforce, diverse populations)
- Drive inclusion and belonging initiatives that enhance workforce cohesion and retention
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations
- Partner with EHS teams to reinforce a strong safety culture
- Identify organizational risks and implement mitigation strategies
HR Analytics & Business Insights
- Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure HR impact
- Provide insights on key metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, labor costs, and productivity
- Use data to drive continuous improvement in people strategies
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8 – 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in manufacturing or plant environments
- Demonstrated success in a strategic HR leadership or HRBP role supporting operations
Core Competencies
- Strong business and financial acumen with understanding of plant metrics (e.g., OEE, throughput, labor efficiency)
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives
- Expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management
- Deep knowledge of employee and labor relations
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in unionized manufacturing environments
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
- Experience supporting multi-site operations or large-scale plants
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Workforce productivity and labor cost optimization
- Retention of critical and high-skill roles
- Leadership bench strength and succession readiness
- Employee engagement and culture metrics
- Reduction in employee relations risk and compliance issues
- Safety performance in partnership with EHS
Role Impact
This role is pivotal in enabling plant success by ensuring that workforce strategy, leadership capability, and organizational design are aligned with operational goals. The Senior Strategic HR Manager directly influences productivity, culture, and long-term business performance.
