Plant HR Manager

Loyalty Rules; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kellanova in Ohio (Zanesville) is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to partner with site leadership and shape the people strategy for the manufacturing facility. You will lead workforce planning, associate relations, talent, leadership development, culture, engagement, compliance, and HR operations to strengthen the associate experience and site performance.

Relocation assistance is available. This role requires visible leadership across shifts, talent reviews, performance management,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field with relevant experience, or a high school diploma or GED with significant progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities and workforce data into clear recommendations across talent, culture, organizational capability, and people risk.
• Experience leading talent reviews, performance management, succession planning, engagement, capability building, and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, consultation, and influence skills, with the ability to develop an HR team and build credibility across site leadership, frontline leaders, and production associates.
• Sound knowledge of employment and labor laws, associate relations, HR policy, compliance, and risk management, supported by strong communication, organization, and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• People Strategy, Analytics & Business Partnership: Develop and execute the site people strategy aligned with safety, quality, service, cost, and growth priorities.
• Associate Relations: Build trust through a visible presence across shifts and address workplace concerns early and effectively.
• Talent, Performance, Succession & Capability: Lead talent reviews, performance management, succession planning, and development planning.
• Culture, Engagement & Change Execution: Translate associate feedback and operational insights into measurable actions that strengthen culture, inclusion, engagement, accountability, and team effectiveness.
• HR Operations, Compliance & Risk: Ensure accurate and timely execution of core HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, time and attendance, leave, pay, benefits, records, and separations.

Job description

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Learn More

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Date: Sep 15, 2026

Category: Human Resources

Country/Region: US

State: OH

City: Zanesville

Workplace: Onsite

Description: As the Plant Human Resources Manager, you will partner with site leadership to shape and execute the facility’s people strategy through the supply chain operating model. You will lead workforce planning, associate relations, talent, leadership development, culture, engagement, compliance, and HR operations to strengthen the associate experience and site performance. Relocation assistance is available.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• People Strategy, Analytics & Business Partnership : Develop and execute the site people strategy aligned with safety, quality, service, cost, and growth priorities. Use workforce insights to advise site leadership on organizational capability, performance trends, and emerging people risks.
• Associate Relations : Build trust through a visible presence across shifts and address workplace concerns early and effectively. Guide investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and policy application to ensure fair, consistent, and respectful treatment.
• Talent, Performance, Succession & Capability : Lead talent reviews, performance management, succession planning, and development planning. Identify capability gaps, strengthen critical-role pipelines, and build frontline leadership and production capabilities through coaching, training, and qualification systems.
• Culture, Engagement & Change Execution : Translate associate feedback and operational insights into measurable actions that strengthen culture, inclusion, engagement, accountability, and team effectiveness. Lead people initiatives and organizational changes from planning through adoption.
• HR Operations, Compliance & Risk : Ensure accurate and timely execution of core HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, time and attendance, leave, pay, benefits, records, and separations. Maintain legal, policy, and audit compliance while identifying and mitigating people-related risks

We’re Looking for Someone With

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field with relevant experience, or a high school diploma or GED with significant progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities and workforce data into clear recommendations across talent, culture, organizational capability, and people risk.
• Experience leading talent reviews, performance management, succession planning, engagement, capability building, and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, consultation, and influence skills, with the ability to develop an HR team and build credibility across site leadership, frontline leaders, and production associates.
• Sound knowledge of employment and labor laws, associate relations, HR policy, compliance, and risk management, supported by strong communication, organization, and project execution skills.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $114,300-$157,190, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .