Senior Manufacturing Human Resources Manager

Location: Alexandria, LA (On-Site at Manufacturing Facility)

Work Setting: On-site role, must reside in Alexandria, LA

Travel: Minimal; occasional visits to facilities in Tennessee and Ohio (1-2 times per year)

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 + Full Benefits (Day 1 Coverage)

Position Overview

Join a leading manufacturing company specializing in heavy industrial production, where HR leadership is critical to operational success. This role provides a unique opportunity to drive HR best practices, support a dynamic workforce, and partner directly with leadership to shape the employee experience in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

As the Senior Human Resources Manager, you will oversee HR operations for the Alexandria plant while supporting two additional facilities in Tennessee and Ohio. You will provide hands-on HR leadership, ensuring talent management, employee relations, and workforce planning align with business objectives. If you thrive in blue-collar, high-energy environments and are looking for a role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on HR engagement, this opportunity is for you.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits – $120,000 - $130,000, plus full benefits starting Day 1.
• Career Growth & Stability – Be part of a global organization with career mobility opportunities across 130+ businesses.
• Hands-On & Strategic Role – Balance daily HR operations with long-term talent strategy and business impact.
• Leadership & Visibility – Work closely with plant leadership, state representatives, and corporate executives.
• Comprehensive Benefits (Day 1 Coverage) – Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Short & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave – 4 weeks paid parental leave to support work-life balance.
• Retirement & Education Support – 401(k) with generous company match, 100% tuition reimbursement after three months.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact – Play a key role in shaping HR processes, talent development, and workforce engagement.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong employee relations background, including handling coaching, counseling, and investigations.
• Experience leading HR teams (direct and indirect reports).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and HR support for continuous improvement processes.
• Ability to work in a blue-collar environment and engage directly with plant employees and leadership.
• Strong decision-making skills—must be proactive, hands-on, and adaptable.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee HR operations for a 400-employee manufacturing plant and provide strategic HR support to two smaller sites.
• Lead employee relations, including coaching, counseling, investigations, and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Implement HR best practices to align with corporate policies and improve plant efficiency.
• Drive talent management and workforce planning, ensuring effective hiring, retention, and potential workforce reductions.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives by integrating HR strategies with plant operations.
• Adapt communication styles to engage with executives, frontline workers, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a key HR business partner for plant leadership, ensuring HR aligns with business goals.