HR Manager - CPG Manufacturing Job at CPG Talent Management, Dover, DE

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  • CPG Talent Management
  • Dover, DE

Job Description

An established and fast-paced CPG/FMCG manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager with a background in unionized Food & Beverage or consumer packaged goods (CPG) production environments. This is a strategic and hands-on role for an HR leader who can stabilize operations, develop talent, and drive culture and engagement in a plant undergoing transformation.

About the Role

As the Plant HR Manager, you’ll serve as the lead HR business partner for a major production site known for producing iconic Food & Beverage CPG brands. You will report to a regional HR Director who provides strong onboarding support and values autonomy once you're ramped up. The role requires a proactive, collaborative HR leader who understands the fast-paced, high-output nature of CPG manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead an HR team of 5 (2 salaried + 3 hourly) professionals
  • Support plant transformation efforts with strong HR presence, consistency, and team guidance
  • Build and maintain trust with two unions — prior union plant experience is required
  • Champion a culture of communication, accountability, and performance
  • Represent HR in plant leadership meetings and contribute to operational planning through HR metrics
  • Reinforce continuous improvement and LEAN practices that support production and workforce alignment

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of HR leadership in a unionized CPG, FMCG, or Food & Beverage manufacturing plant
  • Strong ability to develop and lead HR teams during periods of organizational change
  • Experience building trust with unions, plant leadership, and hourly teams
  • A results-oriented mindset with solid experience in HR metrics, talent development, and workforce engagement
  • Exposure to LEAN/CI environments strongly preferred
  • Able to represent HR confidently during plant visits from corporate or senior leadership

Full relocation available for candidates 90+ miles away
35%  Bonus + stock match (3-year vesting) included in comp package

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Relocation,

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