Human Resources Manager
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The Human Resource Manager is directly responsible for overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resource function in a fast-paced manufacturing plant.RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Serve as main point of contact for all employees within manufacturing operations, remote sales and transport drivers2. Provide HR/ safety support3. Manage safety programs, policies, and training for employees and managers, while adhering to OSHA and DOT regulations, with direction from Corporate VP, EHS4. Assist in resolution of grievances filed by union representatives, RWDSU5. Negotiate renewal of labor agreement contracts, typically 3-year terms6. Manage Performance Evaluation Program7. Develop, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain facility handbook and benefits guide8. Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt, nonexempt, and hourly workers; write and place advertisements; work with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; conduct all pre-employment screenings; conduct new-hire orientations9. Maintain company's applicant tracking system10. Develop HR department goals and initiatives; participate in goal setting initiatives for plant11. Manage all FMLA and attendance tracking12. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws13. Lead and maintain necessary audit compliance14. Other duties as neededQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:1. College degree (B.S.) in Human Resource Management or a related field, and five years of human resource experience.2. SHRM-CP / PHR certification preferred.3. Strong union background, with a minimum of two (2) solid years' experience in employee relations.4. Experience in safety management.5. Great communication skills, written and spoken form.6. Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong work ethic; self-starter.7. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.8. Ability to travel on occasionABOUT LEWIS BAKERIES:Lewis Bakeries is a family owned and operated company that was started by three brothers in 1925 in Anna, Illinois. Lewis primarily bakes loaf bread, buns and rolls under branded products such as Bunny Bread, Lewis Bake Shop, Healthy Life, as well as other brands. Bakery facilities are located in LaPorte, Ft. Wayne, Vincennes, and Evansville, Indiana, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our heritage has been one of quality and reliability since 1925. Every day the Lewis family and their caring associates rise to the challenge of baking the very best bakery products with a forward-thinking passion for growth and innovation.WHAT MAKES US GREAT:* Experienced, stable company - Family-owned, founded in 1925* Competitive salary* Excellent benefits package - Low-cost medical & dental, 401k, and company-paid life & disability insurance* Paid vacation and holidays* Relocation assistance availableLewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran status.All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug test and reference check for further consideration. #lbmanagement