Plant HR Manager

Role Description:

Ardagh Group is seeking a Plant HR Manager for our beverage can plant in Fremont, OH. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Corporate HR. The Plant HR Manager functions as the HR Business Partner for a manufacturing facility in order to align HR objectives with strategic organizational objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with and guide management in various areas such as employee relations, leadership development, change management, performance consulting, diversity management, conflict management, legal compliance, etc. This position is viewed by the plant team as a partner, coach and resource .

Key Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with plant to improve business results and meet objectives.
• Primary plant process owner for benefits.
• Assists in developing effective long-term staffing plans to hire the right people in the right jobs at the right time.
• Plan, develop, and implement wage and salary programs to align with business strategy and external competitive concerns.
• Provide expertise to plant on leadership development, performance management, change management, resource planning, salary planning, etc.
• Investigate employee issues and conflicts and determine appropriate next steps.
• Consult with employees at all levels through listening objectively and then providing solutions that support positive business results.
• Participate in the development of corporate and departmental goals and objectives with particular focus on alignment of various departments supported.
• Educate and monitor management actions and decisions to maintain compliance with legal requirements.
• Evaluate changing demographics, legal and technical developments in the field, and develop new programs to meet the corporation’s needs.
• Challenge and direct the plant management team to apply Ardagh values to day-to-day actions and decisions.
• Integrate Ardagh standards of Leadership into client systems such as Performance Management, Succession Planning, selection process, etc.
• Review personnel actions including merit increases, promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions. Ensure all actions comply with internal and external controls.
• Manage the uniform application of policies and procedures and the application of discipline.
• Manage and track safety training, plant incidents/accidents and safety programs, plus case management for worker’s compensation, to ensure our employees work in a safe environment.
• Assist sector HR leadership in projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Experience independently identifying, developing and leading key strategic projects to meet corporate business goals.
• Ability to guide efforts of plant-level HR resources to identify opportunities and lead change.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll software to assure accurate record-keeping, reporting, and administrative compliance consistent with regulatory and internal practices. Ability to utilize available data for assessment of current state on progress of key initiatives.
• Previous experience driving positive results in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in establishing effective approaches to improve employee engagement.
• Effective in problem-solving and dispute resolution.
• Experience and comfort working in a team-based matrix environment at a high level.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees especially during difficult and challenging situations.
• Knowledge in the area of talent acquisition, performance management and retention.
• Experience in preparing and delivering training to employees on a number of HR/policy topics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.