Plant Human Capital Leader - Manufacturing

Redwoods Consulting Inc

Job Description

HR Leadership on the Plant Floor

Location: Louisville, KY (Fairdale area) | Employment Type: Full-time | Work Arrangement: On-site

The Opportunity

A global manufacturing organization is building and expanding its footprint in Louisville, KY. They’re looking for a seasoned HR leader to own plant-level people strategy and day-to-day HR operations, partnering closely with production leadership to grow a high-performing workforce.

A Day in the Role

By 7:30 a.m., you’re on the floor greeting supervisors, confirming staffing for the first shift, and reviewing overnight incident logs. Mid-morning, you’re interviewing a maintenance technician, then meeting with the Plant Manager to align workforce plans with production targets. After lunch, you’re fine-tuning overtime policy guidance, closing out payroll queries, and approving updates in the HRIS. You wrap the day mentoring a new team lead and finalizing a training plan for upcoming equipment certifications.

What You’ll Own

Design and deliver HR strategies that support plant performance objectives and headcount plans
Lead full-cycle hiring for hourly, technical, and leadership roles; partner with supervisors on workforce planning
Champion employee relations and ensure adherence to U.S. labor laws and regulations (EEO, FLSA, OSHA)
Build training and development pathways that strengthen skills and career progression
Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including payroll accuracy, overtime policies, and benefits programs
Maintain HRIS data integrity and produce timely workforce analytics and reports
Serve as the connective tissue between corporate HR and the local manufacturing leadership team

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of HR experience within manufacturing or industrial settings
Deep familiarity with U.S. employment laws and compliance practices
Proven success supporting plant operations and high-volume hourly recruitment
Outstanding communication skills and a track record of positive employee relations
Fluent English; Spanish or Mandarin language skills are a strong plus

Additional Details

On-site role based in Louisville, Kentucky
Occasional travel as needed
Flexibility to support production schedules and plant operations when required

You’re Proficient In

Bachelor's Degree
Labor Management Systems Knowledge
Human Resources
Workers’ Compensation
Recruiting and Training Experience
Regulatory / Legal Contracts

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