Manager Labor Relations - Bimbo Bakeries USA
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Manager Labor Relations
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Employment Type: Regular
Location: CHICAGO,IL
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
Description:
Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Great Annual Salary range - $100,100 - $130,100
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match
BASIC PURPOSE/SCOPE
BBU seeks a Labor Relations Manager to support sales, manufacturing and distribution operations by leading contract negotiations, providing day-to-day counseling and participating in special project work. The successful candidate will operate within a matrix organization with primary reporting responsibility to the Director of Labor Relations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS
The Labor Relations Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position Requirements:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this role successfully, the following list represents the knowledge, skills and abilities the Labor Relations Manager must possess to carry out each duty satisfactorily:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate posseses the following education and experience:
The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully p
req41371
Employment Type: Regular
Location: CHICAGO,IL
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
Description:
Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Great Annual Salary range - $100,100 - $130,100
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match
BASIC PURPOSE/SCOPE
BBU seeks a Labor Relations Manager to support sales, manufacturing and distribution operations by leading contract negotiations, providing day-to-day counseling and participating in special project work. The successful candidate will operate within a matrix organization with primary reporting responsibility to the Director of Labor Relations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS
The Labor Relations Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Represent BBU as the chief spokesperson in collective bargaining with unions for multiple functions.
- Provide strategic advice and counsel, as well as tactical guidance, to internal stakeholders in support of business priorities.
- Effectively model and understand the cost impact related to bargaining proposals/contract settlements.
- Collect and analyze internal and external data for use in developing labor strategy and formulating bargaining proposals.
- Provide coaching, guidance and training to build and promote best practices in the area of contract administration and labor-management relations.
- Work closely with business leaders to proactively respond to shifting business needs and associated labor implications.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with union counterparts to support mutually beneficial initiatives and resolve disputes and grievances.
- Direct multi-functional teams in preparation of negotiations.
- Draft precise and effective internal and external communications.
- Assist in preparing for arbitrations and other legal or administrative agency hearings.
- Serve as Company trustee on multi-employer health and welfare and pension funds.
Position Requirements:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this role successfully, the following list represents the knowledge, skills and abilities the Labor Relations Manager must possess to carry out each duty satisfactorily:
- Highly motivated and competitive self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Abilitiy to lead through persuasion and influence in stressful situations and to earn the respect of business partners.
- Critical thinker who can quickly indentify issues and develop creative and strategic solutions.
- Ability to manage in a complex matrix environment and build consensus with internal and external partners.
- Willingness and ability to drive change that enables maximum operational efficiency and productivity in a competitive marketplace.
- Ability to compile and analyze business data for purpose of formulating labor strategies and managing cost impact of proposals/settlement to business.
- Ability to organize and prioritize competing business demands and capacity to delegate appropriately.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% with extended overnight travel required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate posseses the following education and experience:
- 3-6 years of experience in Human Relations, Labor Relations or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years hands on labor relations experience.
- Bargaining experience preferably in a manufacting or sales enviorment. First chair preferred.
- BA in Labor Relations, Human Relations or related field. MA or JD preferred.
The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully p
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