Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing - HIKINEX

Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing

Our client, a large food manufacturing organization, is seeking a Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing to join their team. As a strategic leader, this role is pivotal in directing the main responsibilities of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the HR business partner to the manufacturing site leader and provide support to all peopleleaders.
• Partner to create a strategic plant business plan and provide strategic HR guidance to plant managers and senior leadership.
• Lead and develop site HR team members, ensuring milestones/goals are met within approved budgets.
• Provide support and guidance to the plant leadership team, advising on organizational policy matters and recommending necessary changes.
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of plant policies and practices.
• Build, deploy, and execute strategic talent initiatives in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Drive succession planning and talent management initiatives, identifying high-impact roles and developing incumbents and successors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or similar field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of prior HR experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft OAice tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, focus, and execute tasks eAectively.
• Strong influencing and critical thinking skills.
• Resourcefulness, organizational savvy, and ability to drive results.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position oversees six direct reports, including HR Generalists, HR Coordinators, and a Training Manager.

Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset
• Decision Quality
• Effective Communication
• Drives Engagement
• Values DiAerence
• Plans and Aligns
• Instills Trust
• Drives Results
• Manages Ambiguity
• Courage

Working Conditions/Environment:

Works in a manufacturing and warehousing environment, with periodic travel to various plants required.