Manufacturing HR Manager II

Manufacturing HR Manager II

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Date: May 31, 2026

Location: Leola, PA, US

Company: Dart Container

Your Next Leadership Move in HR Starts Here!

At Dart, we manufacture the products people use every day—and behind it all are the people who make it happen. We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on HR Manager to lead the HR function at one of our largest, most complex manufacturing facilities in Leola, PA.

This role is more than HR—it’s a true business partnership. You’ll sit at the leadership table, influence decisions, develop your team, and drive initiatives that shape culture, performance, and results across a high-impact, continuous operation.

What You'll Do...

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to site leadership, aligning people strategies with business goals

• Drive results across key KPIs including safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team

• Monitor data and trends to anticipate issues and improve performance

• Partner with leaders to enhance the employee experience across the full lifecycle

• Design and implement engagement and retention strategies

• Lead organizational effectiveness, talent planning, and succession initiatives

• Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement to solve people-related challenges

• Coach, influence, and support leaders in making informed decisions

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and company standards

• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and performance management processes

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across the facility

• Maintain visibility on the floor to ensure adherence to processes and standards

Who You Are...

You’re a trusted advisor, coach, and builder of teams who thrives in a fast-paced environment:

• A strategic thinker who understands how HR drives business performance

• A people developer who invests in growing others and building strong teams

• Comfortable influencing at all levels—from the plant floor to senior leadership

• Data-driven, with the ability to turn insights into action

• Skilled in employee relations, organizational development, and change management

• Approachable, visible, and trusted by employees and leaders alike

What You Bring...

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years leading HR teams in a complex environment

• Strong experience in employee relations, talent strategy, and HR program execution

• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

• Experience with HRIS systems, reporting, and analytics

• Proven ability to lead through change and influence business outcomes

Ready to take the next step in your HR leadership career? Apply today and help shape the future of our Leola team.

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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