Human Resources Manager (Closed)

TITLE: Human Resources Manager

LOCATION:  San Joaquin County, CA - outer suburb of the Bay Area

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Yes

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: 4

Lucas Group ID: 1570971

Our client has partnered with the Lucas Group to find a fantastic Human Resource Manager to join their food processing plant. This 24/7 environment offers a fantastic opportunity to help promote a positive and productive culture.   Must have degree, manufacturing experience (food preferred), union experience, some safety experience and ability to come in and help a great environment.  Must LOVE manufacturing plants; it’s a walk the floor environment wearing a uniform, hair net and being part of the group. Their long term Plant Manager is retiring so bringing in a new Plant Manger in March; great opportunity to help build a new culture. Great salary and bonus for this area, with strong benefits and perks!

Looking for the right person to:

• Play a key role in driving the company's succession management, organizational design, and leadership development and assessment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the HR department team members.
• Recommend, implement, and support employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale.
• Ensure facility compliance with all existing state and federal government employment laws.
• Conduct Frontline Leadership Training with managers, supervisors, and group leaders using internal and external curriculum.
• Oversee the execution of the plant technical training program in conjunction with the plant Technical Manager.
• Establish and lead the recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce while personally driving the recruiting process for exempt and non-exempt level positions.

 (Minimum Qualifications):

• A Bachelor's Degree in HR, Organizational Development, or other similar disciplines
• Six (6) years of progressive leadership experience as an HR Supervisor, HR Business Partner, or HR Manager within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in employment law, labor relations, safety, and training.
• A Master’s Degree in Labor Relations, HR Management, or OD including a PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP (and SCP) certification.
• Experience in a 24/7 dairy or food manufacturing environment with leadership over HR generalist, safety lead, and administrative roles.
• Experience working with a union workforce.

Lucas Group

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From a one-man operation in 1970 in Atlanta, Lucas Group has grown to nearly 450 employees and our success is built on unmatched customer service and bottom line results.

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