Plant HR Leader — Growth, Safety & Engagement

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay raises

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Disability insurance

Pet insurance and wellness programs

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Burlington, IA is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for the manufacturing facility. You will serve as the plant's primary HR partner, overseeing employee relations, recruiting, compliance, safety, benefits, leave administration, and workforce planning to align with production goals.

You will work with plant leadership to foster a safe, productive workplace, manage hourly hiring, administer FMLA and workers' comp, maintain records, and develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field preferred.
• 3+ years HR experience in a plant/manufacturing setting.
• 5+ years of HR experience if no degree.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and safety practices.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for plant management, supervisors, and hourly employees.
• Lead employee relations activities, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding for hourly staff.
• Administer FMLA, workers' compensation, return-to-work, and light-duty programs.
• Oversee benefits administration and provide HR guidance to employees.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws at federal/state levels.
• Maintain HR records including OSHA logs and personnel files.
• Coordinate plant safety programs and training.
• Partner with plant leadership on staffing and workforce planning.
• Develop and update plant job descriptions and handbooks.
• Prepare weekly staffing schedules and maintain records.
• Coordinate employee events to strengthen engagement.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Compliance

Safety programs

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Workforce planning

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Silgan Containers in Burlington, IA is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for the manufacturing facility. You will serve as the plant's primary HR partner, overseeing employee relations, recruiting, compliance, safety, benefits, leave administration, and workforce planning to align with production goals.

You will work with plant leadership to foster a safe, productive workplace, manage hourly hiring, administer FMLA and workers' comp, maintain records, and develop