Manufacturing HR Manager

Manufacturing HR ManagerTiffin, OHLead a high-tenure team and shape the future of a growing, manufacturing site in a modern environment that offers elite day one benefits, a 100% 401(k) match up to 5%, and a rare commitment to true work-life balance!Immediate Stability & Financial Growth: Enjoy comprehensive benefits available day one, including a company-contributed HSA and an elite 100% 401(k) match up to 5%, all within a company actively expanding through strategic acquisitions.Empowered Leadership & Autonomy: Partner directly with a compassionate General Manager who values you as a strategic confidant; lead with full autonomy in a culture that rejects micro-management and respects your expertise.Proven Culture & High Retention: Join a site boasting excellent employee tenure and high morale, where you will lead an established HR team of two seasoned professionals (10+ years of experience each) in a truly family-oriented environment.Modernized Workspace & Tech: Drive impact through significant site reinvestment, including newly remodeled office spaces and upcoming enterprise software upgrades that streamline HR operations.True Work-Life Integration: Break the manufacturing "burnout" cycle with a consistent 40–45 hour work week and a flexible schedule where weekend work is a genuine rarity, not the expectation.Growing manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing HR Manager to work with their collaborative team and report to the General Manager. As the Manufacturing HR Manager, you will oversee two direct reports. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:Evaluate, further develop and improve tactical and strategic plan of human resources for the siteManage the labor strategy of the plant, including collective bargaining, grievances, and understanding the contractDetermine policy changes as needed and update company on needed initiativesSupport recruitment specialist with the recruitment plan for the companyCommunicate at executive, manager and staff levels to resolve HR inquiries and concernsCoach and mentor company team members on HR-related concerns, including leading, coaching and overseeing HR staff membersEnsure plant compliance as an expert related to FMLA, ADA, EEO and OSHASupport benefits specialist with benefits administrationWork within the company ERP system and HRIS system for reporting and documentationSupport, develop, and administer site training at all levels of the plantEmpower and coach the HR team to meet their individual and team goalsManage multiple HR projects at a timeUtilize the company ATS (applicant tracking system) for verification of hours, documentation and reportingParticipate in policy review and stay updated on employment lawLead and conduct employee relations, including needed investigations and resolving employee conflictSupport EHS Manager with BWC and OSHA log documentation and communicationProvide insight as a key confidant to the General ManagerEstablish and improve HR practices based on data and analysisComplete additional tasks as assignedQualified candidates will be able to take ownership of and prioritize projects, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be self-motivated, organized, collaborative and flexible with work requirements. Qualified candidates will enjoy spending time on the manufacturing floor, building rapport with the site team members. The company offers two-tier medical benefits from day one (including dental and vision), life and AD&D, long-term and short-term disability, HSA account, 10% bonus potential and EXCELLENT 401K match of 100% up to 5%.REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing HR Manager: 1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, ideally in a relatable field 2. At least five years of experience working in a lead manufacturing HR position 3. Experience overseeing others 4. Strong HR compliance 5. Background in recruitment 6. Strong employee relations experience 7. HRIS experience 8. Microsoft Office, including Word and ExcelSkills preferred but NOT required: 1. HR certifications 2. ERP experience 3. Experience with unionized workforceReasons to work for this company: Benefits available day one of employment and offers an HSA contribution GREAT 401K match of 100% up to 5% Company is seeking growth and additional acquisitions New software upgrades and projects in the works Nice, newly remodeled office space Family-oriented, flexible environment