What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Human Resources (Manufacturing) position at Kreischer Miller?
About Kreischer Miller
Kreischer Miller's Retained Executive Search Group takes a highly personalized and collaborative approach to executive recruiting. We work directly with owners of privately-held and family-owned companies to help build their leadership teams. Our goal is to find the best fit for your organization – top-tier executives who will make an immediate and long-term positive impact on your company. Our Retained Executive Search Group has a proven track record of locating talented senior-level executives. We are proud to be a perennial name on Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of Top 10 Retained Search Firms.
About The Function
Lead, Inspire, and Drive Excellence as Vice President of Human Resources!
Our client, an industry-leading manufacturer with roots tracing back to the late 1800s, has a legacy of delivering high-performing, energy-efficient products globally. Proudly made in America, they have remained committed to local manufacturing and have a loyal base of millions of satisfied customers worldwide. This year marks another consecutive Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award, a testament to their innovation and impact on sustainability. Headquartered in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations in the upper Midwest and New England, they are looking for a transformative Vice President of Human Resources to join their team.
About the Role:As the Vice President of Human Resources, you will be at the helm of HR strategy, steering initiatives that fuel organizational growth, align HR functions with the company’s mission, and shape an empowered, engaged workforce. You will lead efforts in talent management, culture-building, labor relations, and executive collaboration, all while ensuring compliance with HR best practices and legal requirements.
Why This Role?This is your chance to drive change in a respected organization that values people as its greatest asset. From spearheading HR strategies to navigating union relations, talent acquisition, and organizational development, your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the company's future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HR due diligence and integration in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Drive organizational effectiveness by aligning HR strategies with business goals.
- Manage relationships with labor unions and oversee collective bargaining agreements.
- Develop robust employee engagement, development, and change management programs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define and achieve long-term strategic goals.
- Design competitive compensation, benefits, and incentive programs to attract top talent.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, safety regulations, and HR best practices.
Ideal Candidate:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in HR or Business required; Master’s or JD preferred.
- Experience: 10 years in HR management, including 5 in senior leadership and expertise in working with Labor Unions.
- Certification: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
- Skills: Strategic thinking, labor relations, change management, and leadership.
This is more than an HR role—it’s a chance to impact lives, communities, and the future of American manufacturing. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in every product, every process, and every employee.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States without any form of sponsorship. Only LOCAL candidates can be considered at this time (Philadelphia Region)
