Plant HR Leader | Manufacturing & Safety Champion

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Burlington, IA seeks a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead HR for a manufacturing facility. You will oversee employee relations, recruiting, compliance, safety programs, benefits, and leave administration while partnering with plant leadership to support operational goals.

The role requires strong communication and confidentiality, with a focus on workforce planning and employee engagement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years HR experience in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling employee relations, recruiting, compliance, benefits, and safety.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for plant management, supervisors, and hourly employees.
• Lead employee relations activities and conduct workplace investigations.
• Oversee recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and pre-employment requirements.
• Administer FMLA, workers' comp, return-to-work, and light-duty programs.
• Manage benefits administration and provide HR guidance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Maintain HR records including OSHA logs and personnel files.
• Coordinate plant safety programs and training.
• Partner with leadership on staffing and process improvements.
• Develop/update plant job descriptions, policies, and handbook materials.
• Prepare weekly staffing schedules and maintain hourly records.
• Coordinate employee events to boost engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

3+ years HR experience in plant/manufacturing

5+ years HR experience without degree

Job description

Silgan Containers in Burlington, IA seeks a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead HR for a manufacturing facility. You will oversee employee relations, recruiting, compliance, safety programs, benefits, and leave administration while partnering with plant leadership to support operational goals.

The role requires strong communication and confidentiality, with a focus on workforce planning and employee engagement within a manufacturing environment.