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This position is located in East Troy, WI. If you currently do not live in the area, you must be able to relocate at our cost.
Plymouth Tube celebrated 100 years in 2024, we are a fifth-generation family-owned, precision metals manufacturer. Our products include tubing, extruded shapes, and cold-drawn shapes spanning specialty carbon, alloy, stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium. Headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, with five plants in the U.S. and one in Germany, Plymouth is known for offering industry-leading service levels and unique technical innovations.
YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR :
The HR Manager is responsible for managing and implementing both Human Resources and Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, and programs for the facility. This role supports the overall development and compliance of HR functions, including recruitment, staff management, and training, while also ensuring the health, safety, and environmental practices at the site are aligned with regulatory requirements and corporate standards. The HR Manager will work closely with leadership to promote employee well-being, compliance, safety culture, and organizational effectiveness across the mill.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :
- HR Department Leadership : Set up and manage the HR department, providing leadership and oversight to the HR team while ensuring HR policies are adapted to the mill’s specific needs and aligned with corporate goals.
- Workforce Planning & Recruitment : Develop manpower plans, support workforce development, and lead recruitment processes for plant-level positions, ensuring timely hiring of qualified candidates. Utilize both traditional and creative sourcing methods to attract top talent.
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution : Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and employee relations issues. Provide guidance to managers and staff to ensure fair and legal handling of employee matters.
- Training & Development : Oversee the creation and delivery of training programs, including safety, regulatory, and HR-related initiatives. Ensure employees are trained in line with organizational and legal standards. Track and report on training completion and effectiveness.
- Performance Management : Lead the performance management process, supporting supervisors in employee development, and conducting performance reviews. Create performance plans for both individual and departmental improvement.
- Compliance & Legal : Ensure compliance with all governmental HR-related requirements, such as EEO, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and worker compensation laws. Stay current with legal changes to minimize company exposure to lawsuits.
- Employee Engagement : Champion and promote a positive organizational culture that aligns with company goals, fosters employee satisfaction, and supports business success.
- HR Policies & Procedures : Maintain and continuously improve HR policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and enhance operational efficiency.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Responsibilities :
Health & Safety Culture : Foster a safety-first culture by leading safety initiatives, promoting continuous improvement, and monitoring the effectiveness of safety programs. Ensure safety procedures are integrated into all daily operations.EHS Training & Education : Lead safety orientation and ongoing training programs for all employees. Ensure employees are educated on health, safety, and environmental protocols and understand their responsibilities.EHS Compliance : Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA and local environmental laws. With the support and direction of corporate EHS resources lead implementation of health and safety programs to mitigate risks and promote employee well-being.Safety Audits & Reporting : Conduct regular safety audits and investigations of incidents, recording findings and corrective actions. Maintain records for regulatory reporting (e.g., OSHA logs, corporate logs, etc.).Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions : Lead investigations into safety incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence. Maintain accurate documentation of all safety-related events.Emergency Preparedness : Coordinate emergency preparedness and response plans, ensuring the mill is prepared for potential safety or environmental emergencies.WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED :
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.At least 5 years of experience in human resources management including a minimum of three years in conflict / emergency locations.At least 5 years of experience supporting Mill / Plant wide EHS initiativesHazmat operator’s certification 40 hours and First Aid are a plusSPHR or SHRM – SCP preferred.MS Office Suite Experience; HRIS system experienceWHAT WE OFFER YOU :
Benefits effective 30 days from date of hire.Medical, Dental and Vision, HSA, FSA401k Matching, Life Insurance, STD / LTD100% covered tuition reimbursement (including books & reasonable expenses)Wellness Program / Lifestyle Rewards / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off & HolidaysCareer Arching : Plymouth allows for a great depth & breadth of knowledge in which you can wear many hats and be exposed to several opportunities.COMPETENCIES / DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Adaptability – Flexes to new pressures and priorities with ease and finesse.Analysis Skills – Sorts the “wheat from the chaff’ determining root causes and subtle relationships among data from various sources.Care & Commitment – Consistently reliable, follows work instructions, investigates any inconsistencies and looks ahead to next steps.Change Leadership – Leads by exampleCoaching and Training – A people builder, demonstrates support and recognition of a job well done; is also able to steer people in the right direction when they fall off the track.Communication – Highly effective in getting point across in an organized and easy manner, effective one on one or in groups, cognizant of the impact of decisions on others, and helps others recognize the chain of commitment.Conflict Management - When conflicts emerge, effectively works them through to optimum outcome.Customer Service Skills – Adept in discovering the hidden needs of the customer, both internal and external.Diversity – Actively breaks down barriers to diversity; visibly fights discrimination.Energy – Exhibits energy, strong desire to achieve, appropriately high dedication level.Excellence – Demonstrates high personal standard for performance, acts as an example to coworkers.Independence – Is not swayed excessively by the last person they spoke too.Initiative – Does and says the right things for the right reasons even when it’s uncomfortable, speaks up immediately when they see an issue.Inspire – Minimizes intimidation or threat.Integrity – Intellectually honest; does not play games with facts.Judgement / Decision Making – Uses a sound decision making model when approaching a decision that has a long-term critical impact.Legal and regulatory – Well versed in the legal or regulatory requirements of the position.Organization and Planning – Planning efficiency is evident in quality ofwork.Performance Management – Respectful but firm and consistent in performance feedback.Professional – Creates favorable first impressions through appropriate body language, eye contact, posture, voice and attire.Service Orientated - Identifies both problems and opportunities and communicates to the right person, provides timely response to resolve any issues that prevent meeting customer requirements.Team Player - Cooperates with others without dominating the group, values team members for their contributions and professional abilities, and always treats people with respect.Tenacity - Brings new life to old systems, continuously challenging the status quo, includes others in vision, not rigid with others intellectually, emotionally or interpersonally.Urgency - Strong motivation to act, and continue to act, until a successful outcome is reached.WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodation will be reviewed by management on a case-by-case basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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