Plant HR Manager

Plant Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing | Evansville, IN

Build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand. At Silgan Closures, we manufacture the packaging and closures consumers rely on every day, creating long-term opportunities to lead, improve, and grow.

We are hiring a Plant Human Resources Manager for our Evansville, IN manufacturing facility. In this full-time HR leadership role, you will partner with plant leadership and employees to lead human resources operations, employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, workplace safety, benefits, and talent management .

You will play an important role in supporting a productive, safe, and engaged manufacturing workforce while helping ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

What we offer:

Competitive salary based on experience, education, and skills

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness programs

Virtual healthcare and telemedicine access

Optional benefits including pet insurance and chronic condition support

401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% dollar-for-dollar employer match

Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

The stability and career opportunities that come with working for a leading manufacturer in the essential packaging industry

What you will do:

Serve as the Plant Human Resources Manager and primary HR partner for plant leadership, employees, and union representatives at our Evansville manufacturing facility.

Lead employee relations and labor relations , including grievance resolution, contract administration, union communication, and arbitration support when necessary.

Partner with plant leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and continuous improvement .

Manage recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for hourly manufacturing employees.

Ensure HR practices comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.

Administer FMLA, workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, and employee leave processes .

Support workplace safety programs, maintain required OSHA records, and complete corporate safety reporting.

Coordinate plant safety programs, training, and hearing testing.

Oversee benefits administration and provide employees with timely HR support and guidance.

Use HR systems and workforce data to support effective people decisions and plant operations.

We need you to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations , or a related field

3 or more years of progressive human resources experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment

Experience supporting employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, and workplace safety

Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment or supporting labor relations

Knowledge of employment practices, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and HR policies

Effective communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills

Ability to build productive relationships with employees, plant leaders, and union representatives

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems

Join Silgan Closures as a Plant Human Resources Manager in Evansville, Indiana , and bring your experience in manufacturing HR, labor relations, employee relations, recruiting, safety, and workforce development to an essential industry with long-term demand and a team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.