Plant HR Manager

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Virtual healthcare

Pet insurance

401k with 5% match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager for our Evansville, IN facility. This full-time role oversees HR operations including employee relations, labor relations, safety programs, and talent management, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

You will lead HR activities for hourly staff, handle recruiting, benefits, and onboarding, and partner with management on workforce planning and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• 3+ years HR experience in manufacturing/plant environment.
• Knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, compliance, and workplace safety.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for plant management, employees, and union reps.
• Manage employee relations, grievance resolution, and contract administration.
• Oversee labor relations activities, including union communication and arbitration.
• Ensure safety compliance, maintain OSHA logs, and safety reporting.
• Administer FMLA, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding for hourly employees.
• Oversee benefits administration and employee support.
• Coordinate plant safety programs, training, and hearing testing.
• Partner with plant management on HR strategy, workforce planning, and process improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

3+ years HR experience in manufacturing/plant environment

Knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, compliance, and workplace safety

Effective communication

Organizational and time management skills

MS Office proficiency

HR systems proficiency

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Plant Human Resource Manager - Manufacturing in Evansville, IN

Grow your career with Silgan Closures. We are hiring for a Plant Human Resource Manager at our Evansville, IN manufacturing facility. In this full time role, you will oversee HR operations, including employee relations, labor relations, safety programs, and talent management, while ensuring compliance with company policies and state and federal laws.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary that is 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 benefits
• 401k retirement savings plan with a 5 percent dollar for dollar employer match
• 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

What you will do:

• As the Plant Human Resources Manager, you will serve as the primary contact for plant management, employees, and union representatives.
• Manage employee relations, grievance resolution, and contract administration.
• Oversee labor relations activities, including union communication and arbitration when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, maintain OSHA logs, and complete corporate safety reporting.
• Administer FMLA, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding for hourly employees.
• Oversee benefits administration and provide employee support.
• Coordinate plant safety programs, training, and hearing testing.
• Partner with plant management on HR strategy, workforce planning, and process improvements.

We need you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
• 3 or more years of HR experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, compliance, and workplace safety.
• Effective communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HR systems.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office

Who we are:

• More than a closure. Everything we do is centered on protecting products and upholding the highest quality standards, so our customers deliver only the best.
• Leading manufacturer of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods.
• What sets us apart: Rigorous care, advanced technical processes, and dependable closure systems for glass and plastic packaging in food and beverages.

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 substantial 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.