What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources position at Genpak LLC?
Experience & Background:
· Manufacturing experience essential, preferably in similar-sized companies ($500M range, not $5B )
· Multi-site experience with 8 locations
· Experience with large unskilled/semi-skilled labor workforce (800 employees)
· Distribution or packaging industry background preferred over financial services
· Second chance hiring and veteran program experience
· Government relations and grant acquisition experience
· Plant closure and workforce transition experience
· Self-insured benefits program managemen
Key Competencies:
· AI integration in HR processes and understanding ROI metrics
· Leadership training and development (both internal and external)
· Strategic workforce planning for expansion and consolidation
· Union avoidance expertise (not necessarily union negotiation experience)
· Retention strategies and programs
· Government compliance (federal and state regulations for plant closures)
· Strategic business partnership with executive leadership
Personal Attributes:
· Willingness to travel to plants (minimum twice yearly, approximately 4 trips)
· Respect for and ability to connect with blue-collar workforce
· Strong leadership presence - minimum 4 days in office (Tuesday-Thursday mandatory)
· SHRM, PHR, or similar HR certification required
Qualifications:
Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable Requirements)
1. Manufacturing Experience: Must come from manufacturing environment with similar workforce demographics
2. Multi-site Management: Experience managing HR across multiple locations
3. Large Unskilled Labor Force: Experience with 800 entry-level manufacturing workers
4. HR Certification: SHRM, PHR, or equivalent professional certification
5. Office Presence: Minimum 4 days in office per week (Tuesday-Thursday mandatory)
6. Travel Willingness: Ability to visit plants twice yearly (approximately 4 trips annually)
7. Strategic Mindset: Capable of contributing to executive-level strategic decisions
8. Permanent Hiring Philosophy: Must align with company's preference for direct hiring over temporary staffing
9. EH&S background: They will not own it, but they need to work hand in hand with the Safety team
10. Workers’ Comp experience: We have several claims and need an experienced person to help us minimize this risk and financial exposure.