HR Manager

At Danone, the mission of our Human Resources team is to cultivate Danone's unique culture and help the business sustainably grow. As a part of this team, you will attract talent and support our people to develop, you will unite employees across the globe, and you will make an impact on society. We are looking for an HR Manager based in our Bridgeton, New Jersey beverage manufacturing facility! Our Bridgeton plant is a union facility comprised of approximately 120 team members and three production lines manufacturing plant-based products under the Silk and So Delicious brands.

Key Responsibilities:

Support our manufacturing operations in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
• Build strategic organizational capability across the business.
• Collaborate with plant business leaders and HR COEs to support and lead site labor & employee relations, recruitment, talent management, culture, and the facilitation of various HR programs.
• Be the point-of-contact for all plant associates and leaders.

Reporting structure:

Reports into a Sr. HR Director with a strong dotted line to the Plant Director

One direct report, an HR Coordinator.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field, required. A master's degree and/or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certifications are preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience supporting diverse client groups, and at least 5 years within a manufacturing / industrial / supply chain environment, required.
• At least 3 years (preferred 5+) union/labor relations experience within a manufacturing / industrial / supply chain environment, required.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office products (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), required. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a plus.
• You possess broad HR knowledge with a working knowledge and understanding of HR principles, policies, processes, and technology, required.
• You have experience successfully leading, coaching, developing, and building a high-performing HR team of direct reports, required.
• You have experience with managing medical leaves, interactive process meetings and return to work programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability building and leveraging strong relationships while influencing, persuading, and inspiring diverse teams, required.
• You possess professional agility, the ability to deal with ambiguity, and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment, required.
• Ability to develop and maintain a strong local talent pipeline and prepare succession planning for all positions, required.
• Ability to lead with respect, confidence, and managerial courage in challenging environments, required.
• Ability to partner with plant leadership to develop and execute a long-term strategic plan and vision for the plant.
• Demonstrated ability to build quantifiable metrics, while analyzing and interpreting data.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations & labor relations matters, including investigations, and ethics complaints.
• Ability to drive growth and change and are willing to challenge the status quo with a positive attitude and influencing style.
• You have a commitment to continuous improvement, developing best practices, driving for results, and finding solutions.
• You can maintain a flexible schedule including the ability to work off-hours and/or weekends as needed to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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