Job Summary The Manufacturing HR Manager leads the human resources department for a factory or production plant. This role acts as a strategic partner to plant leadership.
Responsibilities include managing the full employee lifecycle for hourly and salaried staff, ensuring strict adherence to labor laws, and promoting a secure, productive shop floor culture. [1]
Ensure adherence to regional labor laws, wage regulations, unions, and industrial safety standards. Handle worker grievances and lead dispute resolution. [1]
Recruitment &
Workforce Planning:
Forecast staffing needs for shifts and production lines. Oversee high-volume sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding of factory workers and staff. [1, 2]
Health, Safety, &
Training:
Partner with operations and safety teams to enforce workplace safety protocols and conduct mandatory training. [1]
Performance &
Retention:
Manage performance appraisals, monitor turnover and absenteeism metrics, and build engagement initiatives. [1]
Compensation &
Payroll:
Administer competitive wages, shift allowances, and perks packages in coordination with finance goals. [1]
Qualifications &
Skills
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations (Master's preferred).
Experience: 10 to 15 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years working in a manufacturing, plant, or industrial setting.
Core Skills: Deep knowledge of labor laws and factory acts, solid conflict resolution, data tracking (absenteeism/turnover), and HRIS proficiency