Manager, Plant Human Resources

Manager, Plant Human Resources

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Primary Purpose of this Position: Plant Human Resources Manager, manages the plant human resources function as directed.

What will you be responsible for?

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Provides administration and supervision of the plant human resources function as directed.
• Provides and maintains plant personnel policies and procedures in accordance with plant, group, and corporate guidelines.
• Administers wage, salary, and benefit programs in the plant in accordance with group and corporate policies.
• Ensures plant staffing needs are met by managing the succession planning, recruiting, selection and placement of candidates for plant positions.
• Provides and maintains employment practices and procedures in accordance with plant, group, and corporate guidelines and in compliance with governmental regulations and laws in regard to fair employment practices, EEOC, ADA, Civil Rights Act, and Affirmative Action Plans.
• Oversees Workers Compensation investigations, information and programs.
• Coordinates training programs and tracks results.
• Provides and maintains plant personnel functions and records including promotions, merit reviews, disciplinary actions, and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Provides and maintains effective new employee plant orientation programs.
• Establishes and develops programs in all areas of employee relations in order to maintain a climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference, if applicable.
• Develops and monitors plant safety rules and regulations in accordance with plant, group, and corporate guidelines, and in compliance with governmental regulations and laws in occupational safety and health.
• May arrange and administer plant safety programs in order to maintain safe and healthful working conditions.
• Identifies, develops and implements human resource processes to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Administers the collective bargaining agreement and address union related issues i.e., grievance resolution, arbitration (if applicable).
• Prepares for and participates in collective bargaining (if applicable).
• Maintains positive relations with union officials (if applicable).
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• May be responsible for coordinating and committing resources for all emergency response measures, including those identified in the facility's contingency plan.
• Maintains thorough familiarity with all aspects of the facility's contingency plan, all operations and activities at the facility, the location and characteristics of all wastes handled, the location of all records within the facility, and the facility layout.
• Effectively communicates with federal, state, and local authorities as required.
• Advises the EM or EFP on all environmental management activities.
• Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference, if applicable.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.
• Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• While the regular working cycle of this position is usually 5 days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday), working hours may vary as specified by management.
• Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Performs those administrative activities necessary for effective management, including provision for selection and development of employees, salary administration, budget administration, employee safety, employee counseling, and motivation, meeting objectives, planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the organization.
• Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
• Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.
• Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.).
• Reports to the EC, EFP or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM.
• Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.

What are we looking for?

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience
• Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum
• Demonstrated experience managing HR operations within a unionized environment, including collective bargaining agreements and labor relations. (Preferred)
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant human resources techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Ability to negotiate with contractors for facilities services.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: employee relations, H.R. management, industrial relations, business practices, H.R. legal practices, Labor Relations and generally accepted managerial practices and procedures.
• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
• Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.

Compensation & Benefits: Expected Hiring Salary Range: $98,900 - $141,330 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.) This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan. Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball's comprehensive benefits structure.

Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in Fort Worth, TX and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. Relocation assistance may be available.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic.