Senior Director of Human Resources

New Horizons Baking Company has a proud legacy in food production, supporting some of the most iconic brands in the industry. Since 1967, we've been a trusted supplier of ready-to-eat hamburger buns and English muffins, proudly serving over 2,000 quick-service restaurants across the Midwest, along with national retail and sandwich makers.

Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, we also operate facilities in Toledo, Columbus, and Fremont, Indiana—each playing a vital role in our growing network. Our newest state-of-the-art facility, located just south of Hilliard (West Columbus, OH), began bun production in 2025 with a cutting-edge line capable of producing over 8,000 dozen hamburger buns per hour. We are also scheduled to begin producing pancakes this year, further expanding our capabilities and product offerings.

Our sister company, New Horizons Food Solutions , focuses on innovative ingredient manufacturing. From custom seasonings, flavors, and functional blends to high-quality soups, sauces, spice blends, and nutritional fortifications, we deliver culinary solutions that prioritize freshness, quality, and creativity through advanced kettle cook and packaging operations.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population, recognizing that people with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our workplace culture. As we expand, we are building a team of passionate, driven individuals who are excited to be a part of this next chapter.

• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Opportunities for development and job advancement

• Lead the HR function across all facilities, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to support organizational growth and operational excellence.
• Directly manage and develop the Director of HR and the Director of Benefits and Compensation, fostering a high-performance, result-driven HR team.
• Provide leadership and guidance on labor relations matters in unionized environments, including collective bargaining, grievance resolution, contract compliance, and union negotiations.
• Partner with plant leadership to support workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, training, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Oversee compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent while maintaining internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Drive initiatives related to organizational culture, employee engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Travel regularly between plant locations to maintain a visible leadership presence and provide on-site HR support as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certificate (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or multi-site leadership role.
• Strong experience in union environments, including collective bargaining and labor relations strategy.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and manage cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently between facilities in Ohio and Indiana.