Manufacturing HR Lead

Owens Corning; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking an HR Lead at the Vandalia, OH plant to provide strategic HR and business leadership, advise plant leadership on all human capital matters, and drive safety, engagement, and organizational change.

You will manage payroll, HRIS, labor analytics, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, partner with site leaders to foster an inclusive culture, coach managers, and develop talent while aligning with broader company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or a related field.
• 3 years of HR experience
• 3 years of labor relations experience in a Union environment is required
• Previous experience working in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives to achieve zero recordable injuries and reinforce safety standards.
• Guide and sustain organizational changes to align with the broader business landscape.
• Partner with plant leadership to foster an inclusive culture and drive engagement.
• Administer payroll, labor analytics, HRIS, and employee records.
• Support talent management, recruitment, and retention of salaried and primary talent.
• Develop training and development within the facility using TPM methodologies.

Skills

HR Systems

Labor relations

Change management

Employee engagement

Talent development

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field

Master's degree in business, human resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

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The Human Resources (HR) Lead provides strategic HR and business leadership to the plant site, advising the plant leadership team on all human capital matters. This role is crucial for managing and delivering HR strategies to improve business results, acting as an effective change agent and fostering workforce engagement.
The HR Lead is a key role within our HR talent pipeline aimed at developing future HR leaders within our progressive, people focused work environment by creating opportunities to learn and grow. This position is intended to prepare individuals for promotional or expanded HR roles in the Company

Reports to: Regional HR Leader, NA Residential
Location: Vandalia, OH – Approximately 65 employees

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:
Drive safety initiatives to achieve zero recordable injuries and ensure employees adhere to standards.
Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s stand on safety to ensure employees believe in and behave in a manner that supports our stand that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility, and that working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning. Incorporate safety stand into all people-related initiatives.

HR Strategy:
Leverage expertise to guide and sustain organizational changes to meet the needs of the facility while ensuring they align with the broader organization & business landscape.
Effectively lead employee relations including conflict resolution, and leadership coaching to ensure constructive, consistent application of plant policies & procedures and drive employee engagement. Accelerate business outcomes by influencing leaders and employees to foster an inclusive environment. Drive a culture of appreciation to attract, develop and retain employees.
Partner with plant leadership teams to create the right culture by using the company’s talent management strategies and systems.
Utilize data to connect the dots and create strategies to address organizational opportunities with an analytics-based approach.
Evaluate and ensure clarity of strategy and choices, align capabilities and resources, create structures, processes, rewards, and metrics to effectively and efficiently operationalize the business strategy.
Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement to ensure adherence to negotiated issues. Foster positive Union Management relationships as the Company lead for labor relations issues.

Business Partnership:
Acts as a trusted advisor and business partner to people leaders including senior leadership with the ability to influence and invoke change.
Apply business understanding to influence decisions that maximize key financial drivers, optimally leverage resources, promote manufacturing excellence and leverage customer insights. Coach and educate leaders, so they are capable and accountable to own, and accelerate results.

HR Functional Leadership:
Grow training & development within the facility utilizing TPM methodologies.
Owns all HR administrative functions including payroll, labor analytics, HRIS, administration of Variable Incentive Pay plan, employee records and resolution of employee inquiries related to wages, benefits, work practices, and policies.Accountable for talent management process & experience including attraction, recruitment & retention of salaried & primary talent.
Employee engagement - drives employee engagement and communication strategy/execution; leads engagement survey, data collection, communication, development and implementation of action plans.
Improve & streamline HR & plant processes to reduce administrative work including supporting digital transformation across the site.
Ensures consistent roll out, application & understanding of policies, programs & procedures.
Leads & supports reward and recognition programs, wellness programs, affinity groups & community involvement efforts for the plant.
Assists business / functional leaders with developing and delivering key communications to engage employees.
Leading & Developing Talent:
Invests in growth and development of team.
Evaluates the current & future capabilities needed of an individual or team and identifies areas for growth and development.
Knows, coaches, evaluates and teaches OC Leadership Capabilities to the team.
Inspires teamwork across staff functions and other business groups to maximize the performance of Owens Corning and the development of people.
Effectively coach & guide team through performance management processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or a related field.
3 years of HR experience
3 years of labor relations experience in a Union environment is required
Previous experience working in manufacturing.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in business, human resources or related field preferred.
Proven track record of success in driving engaged organization by creating and implementing HR strategies.
Proven track record of success in serving as a business partner to other business leaders and driving strong business results

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

HR Systems experience and understanding
Understanding of the applicable labor laws and regulations, able to effectively communicate to employees and leaders the process and requirements involved Lead change and collectively influence an inclusive culture
Able to effectively achieve results through others
Able to attract, develop and retain outstanding diverse talent
Able to implement successful employee relations strategies and programs
Passionate about effectively developing, growing and retaining talent.
Able to assess the environment and successfully identify opportunities and closing gaps to accelerate business performance.
Able to measure and assess performance including developing and implementing metrics and operational reporting.
Building and leading teams - All about talent, inspiration, performance management, self-knowledge.
Effectively leads change, action and results
Demonstrates understanding of the financials and metrics of the business.

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market‑leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go‑to‑market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market: Dayton
Nearest Secondary Market: Cincinnati