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Responsibilities
- Foster open communication with all plant associates, as well as the corporate office- Ensure regulatory compliance with corporate policy administration, posting and work rules
- Participate in all major plant initiatives and decisions
- Uphold a culture that supports a union free status (if non-union plant).
- Ensure fair and consistent performance expectations and accountability
- Clearly communicate the connection between performance and career opportunity (pay, selection, promotion).
- Develop and oversee practices to recognize, reward and appreciate associates.
- Champion the importance of the plant's cultural council to strengthen plant culture and conditions; guide activities to promote inclusion, engagement and continuous improvement
- Direct recruiting and staffing practices and ensure candidate quality and timely fill rates
- Oversee successor planning, mentoring and management training within the plant
- Create and communicate compensation plans (hourly wage proposals and stock options).
- Communicate and ensure compliance with benefit programs (health and life insurance, leave of absence, vacation/holidays, 401K, educational assistance, Employee Assistance Program).
- Foster cooperative interaction with union leaders, stewards and plant management (if union plant).
- Lead the safety coordinator on all safety and regulatory issues
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology or other business-related field, or equivilant experience
- 2+ years human resources experience in food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions
- Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
Desired
- Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
- Experience managing a plant safety process
- Work experience in a union plant
- Work experience in human resources at a manufacturing plant
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