HR Lead — Manufacturing Operations & Safety

Smurfit-Westrock; Low Moor (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

Health, dental & vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Low Moor, Virginia, is seeking an HR professional to interview and onboard new employees and manage HR administrative tasks. You will work closely with the HR Manager and Low Moor Team to support scheduling and training, driving workforce planning and process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring at least 4 years in HR or manufacturing admin, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement in a collaborative plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 4 years of relevant experience (HR or manufacturing administrative).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet work schedule, travel, or location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions.
• Partner with all employees at the plant and those that support the extrusion platform.
• Drive workforce planning, staffing and scheduling.
• Improve employee engagement, recognition, and safety programs.
• Contribute to employee/labor management, operations, and process improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and company standards.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Alignment with Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree or higher

SHRM-CP/PHR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Low Moor, Virginia, is seeking an HR professional to interview and onboard new employees and manage HR administrative tasks. You will work closely with the HR Manager and Low Moor Team to support scheduling and training, driving workforce planning and process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring at least 4 years in HR or manufacturing admin, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement in a collaborative plant environment.