Plant Human Resources Manager jobs in Rocky Mount, NC

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

The plant was built in 1993 with an addition in 1995, manufactures paper cups and cartons, and has approximately 350 employees.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

 All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for serving as the strategic “people” partner in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing facility. The Human Resource Manager is responsible for all HR functional areas within the facility to include Talent Acquisition, Employee/Labor Relations, Training & Development, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Communications, Change Management, Workforce Planning and Employee Engagement.

The Human Resource Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager, HR, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the Talent Acquisition effort at the plant level including the plant hiring process for both hourly and salaried positions, onboarding and orientation of new hires at the plant and executing effective talent acquisition strategies for the short and long-term success of the plant.
• Lead the Talent Management effort at the plant level through the development and implementation of new leader assimilations (including coaching and mentoring) of new plant leadership talent, the execution of learning and development programs designed to prepare plant based employees for additional responsibilities and career opportunities as future leaders, the implementation of plant succession plans designed to ensure the right talent is available for the future staffing needs of the plant, and by providing day to day employee performance guidance to line management;
• Provide coaching and feedback to direct reports to support their growth and development and position them for career advancement within PTVE;
• For unionized facilities, collaborate with the local business agent, union membership, and Labor Relations to ensure the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement are properly enforced. Support the Company’s efforts during the union contract negotiation process.
• Build a high performing, values led culture inside the plant by developing and executing programs that improve plant employee engagement levels, and by applying change management expertise to influence the creation of a diverse and inclusive plant work environment/culture.
• Administer best in class HR programs, processes and solutions at the plant level
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies/procedures
• Analyze people based data trends and metrics, and identify opportunities to create trends that would improve manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and/or employee retention;
• Collaborate with plant management team to develop and implement people programs, processes and tools that support manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and employee retention
• Partner closely with the COE’s (Centers of Excellence) and build strong working relationships to facilitate information exchange and collaborative problem solving.
• Complete investigations in a timely fashion;
• Ensure the plant payroll is fully compliant with all company policies and procedures and that employees receive accurate and timely paychecks.

Qualifications

Experience & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Business with a concentration in Human Resources or Communication
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resources management role within a manufacturing or industrial environment is required
• Ability to use HR data and analytics to diagnose trends and link to business performance outcomes
• Strong change and project management skills
• Experience of driving culture and engagement strategies & initiatives
• Strong talent management experience; ability to assess talent gaps and orchestrate the actions needed to strengthen the talent bench
• Have a good understanding of HR processes and process improvement methodology
• Experience in working successfully with employees and stakeholders across all levels; strong influencing, supporting and challenging skills

Desired Personal Attributes

• Results and people oriented, with sound judgement and the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately across all levels of the organization
• Data and measures driven
• Leadership adaptability; ability to pivot between advocating, counseling, influencing and directing
• Solutions focused mindset
• Strategic focus coupled with a willingness to engage in day to day activities of the HR department