Plant HR Manager

Silgan Containers; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

Virtual healthcare

Pet insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our manufacturing facility. You will partner with plant leadership and union representatives, manage employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, safety, and benefits to keep the workforce productive, safe, and engaged.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 3+ years of HR leadership in manufacturing, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with employee and labor relations in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of FMLA, workers’ compensation, HR policies and compliance.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to build relationships with employees, plant leaders, and union representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations and labor relations, including grievance resolution and arbitration support.
• Partner with plant leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, engagement, retention, and continuous improvement.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding for hourly manufacturing employees.
• Ensure HR practices comply with policies and employment laws across applicable jurisdictions.
• Administer FMLA, workers’ compensation, and leave processes.
• Support workplace safety programs and maintain OSHA records and reporting.
• Coordinate benefits administration and provide HR guidance to staff.
• Use HR systems and workforce data to drive informed decisions for plant operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

HRIS/HR information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / Labor Relations

Tools

HR information systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Plant HR ManagerApply: On Site: Evansville, Indiana: Full time: Posted Today: R8544**Plant Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing | Evansville, IN** **Build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand.** At Silgan Closures, we manufacture the packaging and closures consumers rely on every day, creating long-term opportunities to lead, improve, and grow.We are hiring a **Plant Human Resources Manager** for our Evansville, IN manufacturing facility. In this full-time HR leadership role, you will partner with plant leadership and employees to lead **human resources operations, employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, workplace safety, benefits, and talent management**.You will play an important role in supporting a productive, safe, and engaged manufacturing workforce while helping ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws. **What we offer:*** Competitive salary based on experience, education, and skills* Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness programs* Virtual healthcare and telemedicine access* Optional benefits including pet insurance and chronic condition support* 401(k) retirement savings plan with a **5% dollar-for-dollar employer match*** Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities* The stability and career opportunities that come with working for a leading manufacturer in the essential packaging industry **What you will do:*** Serve as the **Plant Human Resources Manager** and primary HR partner for plant leadership, employees, and union representatives at our Evansville manufacturing facility.* Lead **employee relations and labor relations**, including grievance resolution, contract administration, union communication, and arbitration support when necessary.* Partner with plant leadership on **HR strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and continuous improvement**.* Manage recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for hourly manufacturing employees.* Ensure HR practices comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.* Administer **FMLA, workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, and employee leave processes**.* Support workplace safety programs, maintain required OSHA records, and complete corporate safety reporting.* Coordinate plant safety programs, training, and hearing testing.* Oversee benefits administration and provide employees with timely HR support and guidance.* Use HR systems and workforce data to support effective people decisions and plant operations. **We need you to have:*** Bachelor’s degree in **Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations**, or a related field* 3 or more years of progressive **human resources experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment*** Experience supporting **employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, and workplace safety*** Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment or supporting labor relations* Knowledge of employment practices, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and HR policies* Effective communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills* Ability to build productive relationships with employees, plant leaders, and union representatives* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems **Join Silgan Closures as a Plant Human Resources Manager in Evansville, Indiana**, and bring your experience in **manufacturing HR, labor relations, employee relations, recruiting, safety, and workforce development** to an essential industry with long-term demand and a team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.***LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER***The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.Silgan is a drug-free workplace.