Bilingual Senior HR Plant Leader - Manufacturing

VanTran Industries, Inc.; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resources Plant Manager to lead the Waco facility's HR strategy and operations. You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, learning, and compliance to support operational excellence and growth.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on HR leadership in manufacturing, strong employee relations capabilities, and fluency in English and Spanish to connect with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, IR, or related field.
• 7–10 years progressive HR experience.
• 3–5 years of HR leadership in manufacturing or production.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience leading recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (spoken and written).
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly, salaried, technical, and leadership positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified talent in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
• Partner with hiring managers for workforce needs and succession planning.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation for rapid integration into the organization.
• Build relationships with local colleges, trade schools, and workforce organizations.
• Serve as primary HR resource for managers on workplace concerns and policy interpretation.
• Conduct investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, safety concerns, and policy violations.
• Design and implement training programs for leadership development and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Lead HR team and analyze workforce metrics to drive improvements.
• Support safety and operations teams to maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

HRIS

Compliance

Data Analysis

Coaching

Communication

Change Management

Workforce Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, IR, or related field

Master's degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resources Plant Manager to lead the Waco facility's HR strategy and operations. You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, learning, and compliance to support operational excellence and growth.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on HR leadership in manufacturing, strong employee relations capabilities, and fluency in English and Spanish to connect with diverse teams.