Manager, Plant Human Resources

Ball Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 98,900 - 141,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for annual incentive compensation

Relocation assistance may be available

Comprehensive benefits structure

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager for our Fort Worth, TX location. This role requires a minimum of 2 years HR management experience and demonstrated ability in a unionized environment, overseeing plant HR functions, ensuring compliance with safety and employment laws. The position offers a competitive salary range of $98,900 – $141,330 and eligibility for annual incentive compensation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience managing HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Ability to adapt HR techniques as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plant human resources function.
• Maintain safe working conditions and administer HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Human resources management

Union relations

Negotiation skills

Confidential information handling

Employee relations

Education

Broad training in a related field

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win."—we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress. Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of. Create a new future. Apply Today.

Primary Purpose Of This Position

Plant Human Resources Manager – manages the plant human resources function as directed.

What will you be responsible for?

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, correct unsafe acts/conditions, facilitate monthly safety meetings, perform monthly safety inspections, and investigate accidents as required.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Provide administration and supervision of the plant human resources function as directed.
• Create and maintain plant personnel policies and procedures in accordance with plant, group, and corporate guidelines.
• Administer wage, salary, and benefit programs in the plant in accordance with group and corporate policies.
• Ensure plant staffing needs are met by managing succession planning, recruiting, selection, and placement of candidates for plant positions.
• Ensure completion of all pre‑employment requirements such as interviews, physical examinations, drug tests, background checks, and reference checks in a timely manner.
• Implement employment practices and procedures in compliance with governmental regulations and laws regarding fair employment practices, EEOC, ADA, Civil Rights Act, and affirmative action plans.
• Oversee workers’ compensation investigations, information, and programs.
• Coordinate training programs and track results.
• Maintain plant personnel functions and records including promotions, merit reviews, disciplinary actions, and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective new employee orientation programs.
• Develop programs in all areas of employee relations to maintain a climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third‑party interference.
• Develop and monitor plant safety rules and regulations in accordance with plant, group, and corporate guidelines and comply with occupational safety and health regulations. May arrange and administer plant safety programs to maintain safe and healthful working conditions.
• Identify, develop and implement human resource processes to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Administer the collective bargaining agreement and address union related issues, i.e., grievance resolution and arbitration.
• Prepare for and participate in collective bargaining.
• Maintain positive relations with union officials.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
• Initiate, review, master, and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and commit resources for all emergency response measures, including those identified in the facility’s contingency plan. Maintain familiarity with all aspects of the facility’s contingency plan, operations, activities, waste locations, records, and layout.
• Effectively communicate with federal, state, and local authorities as required; advise the EM or EFP on all environmental management activities.
• Establish and maintain an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that discourages third‑party interference.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, division, group, and company, and handle stress and interpersonal conflicts positively.
• Work a regular cycle of 5 days on (Monday‑Friday) with potential weekends, overtime, or on‑call duties as directed.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for effective management, including selection, development, salary administration, budget administration, employee safety, counseling, motivation, planning, organizing, integration, and performance measurement.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with hazardous waste management and other environmental requirements through scheduled training.
• Communicate with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
• Respond to EC directions during emergencies by familiarizing with procedures, equipment, and systems; implement the contingency plan as required.
• Complete and maintain environmental documentation such as inspections, labeling, record keeping, and equipment maintenance; report status to EC, EFP, or EM.
• Comply with job safety practices, policies, and procedures specified in plant and corporate directives.
• Recognize waste streams and minimize waste generation through prudent use of materials, proper disposal, and segregation; store wastes appropriately.
• Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non‑hazardous materials and waste.

What are we looking for?

• Broad training in a related field, typically from college or work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of job‑related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR operations within a unionized environment, including collective bargaining agreements and labor relations. (Preferred)
• Ability to adapt and modify standard HR techniques, procedures, and criteria as needed.
• Ability to handle sensitive proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Will perform assignments as directed by management.
• Negotiation skills with contractors for facilities services.
• Maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, HR management, industrial relations, business practices, HR legal practices, labor relations, and management procedures.
• Follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in Ball Corporation manuals.
• Work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to occupational hazards such as high noise levels, physical obstacles, chemicals, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected Hiring Salary Range: $98,900 – $141,330 (salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data).
• Eligible for the annual incentive compensation plan.
• View Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure on our "Total Rewards" page.
• On‑site work environment: position based in Fort Worth, TX with required in‑person engagement; travel and local commute between Ball locations may be required.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit characteristic.

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age‑related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. This position does not sponsor employment visas, now or in the future.