Strategic HR Director - Manufacturing & Talent Growth

Kamatics Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubbercraft in Long Beach, CA is seeking a strategic Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations at the manufacturing facility and coordinate initiatives at the Tempe site. You will align people strategies with operations, drive engagement, and build leadership capability across levels.

The role requires 10+ years in HR, manufacturing leadership, and strong California employment law knowledge; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing.
• Aerospace/defense industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives at the Long Beach facility.
• Lead workforce planning, employee relations, and talent management with site leadership.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture of accountability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and aerospace requirements.
• Leverage HR data to inform decisions and manage HRIS processes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

California employment law

HR leadership

Communication

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

MBA preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Rubbercraft in Long Beach, CA is seeking a strategic Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations at the manufacturing facility and coordinate initiatives at the Tempe site. You will align people strategies with operations, drive engagement, and build leadership capability across levels.

The role requires 10+ years in HR, manufacturing leadership, and strong California employment law knowledge; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. Equal opportunity employer.