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Position Summary: The Senior Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing serves as a strategic partner within the manufacturing organization across all shifts, driving alignment between human capital initiatives and operational objectives. Acting as the lead HR presence on the production floor, this role is instrumental in shaping workforce strategies, leveraging labor market intelligence to inform talent planning, and ensuring seamless execution of core HR functions. The position also plays a critical role in cultivating a high-performance, compliant, and engaged workplace culture that supports long-term business success.

Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations:

• Serves as subject matter expert in the development and execution of strategic employee relations initiatives across manufacturing operations, ensuring consistent application of policies and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and respect. Partners with management to proactively identify workplace trends, mitigate risks, and implements employee engagement and retention strategies aligned with operational goals.
• Conducts regular floor walks to increase visibility, actively build trust with employees, leads, and supervisors. Identifies challenges early and drives collaborative solutions.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns on the manufacturing floor across all shifts.
• Leads investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and misconduct; documents findings and recommends appropriate actions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Partners with the Learning & Development team to identify and implement training solutions that address employee relations trends, improve supervisor-employee communication, and promote a positive work environment; utilize data from employee concerns, investigations, and performance issues to proactively shape training programs focused on conflict resolution, workplace conduct, and compliance.
• Partners with Safety team to investigate and address Safety and workplace violence incidents.
• Collaborates with Vice President, People on high risk or complex cases to minimize legal exposure.
• Facilitates Stay Interviews to gather insights and improve employee retention.
• Conducts Exit Interviews to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Tracks and reports on ER-related metrics (e.g., turnover, disciplinary actions, absenteeism, Stay Interviews, Exit interviews).

Performance Management & Coaching

• Provides coaching and support to managers and supervisors on effective people management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary practices.
• Guides the corrective action process to ensure outcomes are fair, transparent, and legally compliant.
  • Assists in developing and documenting performance improvement plans as needed.
  • Conducts training for supervisors and employees on policies, behavioral expectations, and legal compliance.
  • Partners with managers and the Learning & Development team to identify skill gaps and training needs on the production floor; support the design and delivery of technical, safety, and development programs that enhance workforce capabilities and drive operational efficiency.

Workplace Accommodations

• Serves as the primary point of contact for workplace medical accommodation requests, ensuring timely and confidential handling of employee needs.
• Coordinates interactive process meetings between employees, managers, and relevant stakeholders to determine effective accommodations.
• Collaborates with Safety team to ensure accommodations meet both employee needs and workplace safety standards.
• Partners with department managers to assess and implement reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Leave Administration

• Administers and coordinates FMLA leave cases in collaboration with a third-party leave administrator.
• Collects and tracks required return to work medical certifications.
• Partners with payroll and operations teams communicate employee leave status, anticipated return-to-work dates.
• Partners with the Safety team on workers’ compensation claims and return to work physician certifications.
• Maintains confidential records and provides guidance to employees and supervisors throughout the leave process.

Talent Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Conducts research on industry competitors to benchmark HR practices, compensation trends, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Monitors labor market trends and emerging workforce practices to inform strategic workforce planning and ensure competitiveness in recruitment and retention.
• Analyzes employer branding strategies used by competitors and makes recommendations to strengthen the organization’s positioning as an employer of choice.
• Tracks demographic shifts, skills demand, and employee expectations to guide future talent initiatives.
• Collaborates with People Team to align HR strategies with external market conditions.
• Drives the employee engagement strategy by capturing and analyzing employee feedback, engagement data, and workplace trends to understand what employees value.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to continuously evolve programs, initiatives, and total rewards offerings that enhance the employee experience, support retention, and align with the company’s culture and business goals.

Policy Enforcement & Compliance

• Provides input into policy updates, safety programs, and employee development strategies.
• Facilitates periodic reviews and updates of employee handbooks and HR policies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and General Counsel, ensuring alignment with regulatory changes and organizational practices.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, federal/state labor laws, OSHA, EEO, and workplace safety regulations.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business or human resources is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in a human resources field within manufacturing, production, distribution or similar industry, with a demonstrated record of success in human resources management.
• HR certification a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  
  

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com.

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