Plant HR Manager - (AB11326)

If you want a career that offers growth, opportunity and inspiration, consider what is waiting for you at Johns Manville. We've been developing leading edge commercial, industrial and residential building products for almost 150 years, and we’re just getting started. Found in many of the world's largest commercial buildings and all around you, our innovative products insulate, shelter, strengthen and protect in order to make the world a better place. As a $2 billion member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, Johns Manville has the resources and vision for extraordinary growth. We seek highly talented individuals to join our dynamic, financially stable company.Summary of Position
Johns Manville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plant HR Manager to be located in McPherson, KS.

The HR Manager provides generalist HR management support for the manufacturing facility to include employee relations, performance management, recruiting, administration of compensation and benefits programs, change management, local HRIS, safety and health, training/development, and talent management. The HR Manager coaches managers in performance management including addressing performance issues, rewarding superior performance, and communicating performance expectations to employees; manages the overall performance appraisal process; works with managers to source and select top talent, develop succession plans, and develop employees; manages the staffing process including sourcing, interviewing, offer preparation and maintain compliance with local and federal employment laws; works with managers to plan and implement change with a focus on ensuring effective employee communications; works with managers to minimize change impact and with employees to ensure change acceptance. In addition, he/she coaches managers in understanding employee issues and concerns and underlying causes, promote direct lines of communications between employees and management, coaches managers in understanding local labor contracts and compliance issues, advises managers of legal issues, acts as advocate for employees who are being treated unfairly; ensures that the workplace is free from hostility or intimidation. The HR Manager identifies HR process improvements to better serve employees and managers; communicates HR processes to employees; assists employees with benefits and other HR programs; learns and applies Six Sigma methods to HR processes.

Requirements
BA/BS degree in relevant discipline. MBA or PHR/SPHR certification desirable but not required.
Minimum of 7 years in either a generalist role or in a succession of assignments in various HR disciplines.
Must have manufacturing experience
Labor relations experience (preparation for arbitration, grievances, negotiation) is required.
Experience in a strong process improvement environment that utilizes Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, Lean or similar discipline.
Experience or exposure to change management; experience as a ¡§change agent¡¨ highly desirable.
Strong performance management background with particular emphasis on managing an objective based appraisal process.
Experience with talent management, including recruitment, succession planning, and employee development.
Expert knowledge of human resource practices, applicable local and federal laws and regulations.
Expert coaching, counseling and communication (verbal, written and presentation/facilitation) skills.
Solid management and leadership skills.
Solid problem resolution and negotiation skills.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Computer proficiency in software applications to include analysis, letter writing, email communications, and graphic presentations. REQUIREMENTS
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