Plant Human Resources Manager

SILGAN CONTAINERS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Wellness programs

Telemedicine

Pet insurance

401k with match

Vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is hiring a Plant Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations at our manufacturing facility.

You will lead employee and labor relations, safety programs, recruiting for hourly staff, benefits administration, and safety reporting, while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 3+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• 3+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Safety compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Job description

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 conditions
• 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.

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.

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.