People & Culture Manager

Title: People & Culture Manager Location: Douglas, GA Industry: Manufacturing Employment Type: Direct Hire Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to lead the Human Resources function within a manufacturing environment in Douglas, GA. This role will oversee the site's People & Culture operations, lead and develop the HR team, and serve as a strategic partner to plant and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong, tenured HR background within manufacturing, with demonstrated expertise in HR generalist functions, employee relations, talent development, compliance, and people leadership. This individual should be comfortable working at both a strategic and hands-on level and have experience supporting the unique needs of a manufacturing workforce. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, coach, and develop the site's People & Culture/HR team. Partner closely with plant and operational leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including: Employee relations, Talent acquisition, Onboarding, Training and development, Performance management, Benefits administration. Coach and counsel managers and employees on employee relations, performance concerns, conflict resolution, and workplace issues. Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Partner with organizational Centers of Excellence (COEs) to execute enterprise talent and HR initiatives. Assess workforce capabilities and identify skill gaps and development opportunities. Develop and implement employee training, talent development, and career development initiatives. Support succession planning and performance management programs. Lead change management initiatives supporting organizational growth, transformation, and operational improvements. Manage HRIS and other HR-related systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and effective reporting. Develop, monitor, and analyze HR metrics to identify workforce trends and opportunities for improvement. Drive initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, culture, and overall employee experience. Establish strong relationships with employees, managers, and plant leadership across the organization. Manage team performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment. 5+ years of HR Generalist experience within manufacturing. 5+ years of management/people leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience partnering closely with plant and operations leadership. Demonstrated success managing, coaching, and developing HR team members. Strong employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and coaching experience. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements. Experience supporting talent development, succession planning, career development, and organizational change. Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Ability to operate effectively in both a strategic and hands-on HR capacity. Preferred Qualifications: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar professional HR certification. Experience leading a People & Culture/HR function within a plant or complex manufacturing operation. Experience supporting both hourly manufacturing employees and salaried leadership. Experience with HRIS platforms, HR reporting, workforce analytics, and HR metrics. Experience leading employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives in a manufacturing setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr