People Operations Manager (8434)
- Direct Hire
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
People Operations Manager
Position Overview: The People Operations Manager leads HR initiatives within a manufacturing environment, aligning workforce strategy with operational goals. This role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on support for plant operations, focusing on workforce planning, employee relations, safety compliance, and employee development. The position partners closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure effective staffing, a positive workplace culture, and strong organizational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Management
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Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and retention for production, shipping, maintenance, and service teams
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Ensure staffing levels meet production schedules
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Support production staffing forecasting and labor planning with supply and customer service leadership
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Partner with managers and directors to manage scheduling and overtime
Employee Relations
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Serve as the primary contact for workplace issues on the production and warehouse floor
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Handle conflict resolution, grievance management, and employee engagement
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Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace culture
Training & Development
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Develop training programs for operators, technicians, and supervisors
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Track required certifications such as OSHA, forklift, and machine-specific training
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Implement leadership development programs for future line supervisors
Compliance & Safety
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Partner with Environmental Health & Safety to ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards
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Support audits and investigations of workplace incidents
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Drive safety culture initiatives aligned with manufacturing risks
Performance & Compensation
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Manage performance reviews, corrective action plans, and rewards programs for production, shipping, and service teams
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Benchmark compensation against industry standards
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Support labor cost forecasting with finance and operations
Change Management & Culture
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Lead employee engagement initiatives tailored to shift-based workforces
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Support change initiatives such as automation, new production lines, and restructuring
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Build trust between management and supply teams
Qualifications
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Strong HR foundation including employment law, payroll, and compliance
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Strong understanding of manufacturing environments
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Excellent communication with both leadership and supply teams
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Conflict resolution and employee engagement skills
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Data-driven decision-making using metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and training ROI