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Manufacturing Plant HR Manager

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation
paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Fort Dodge
3591 Maple Drive (Show on map)
Sep 16, 2025

Silgan Containers is hiring an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations at our Fort Dodge, Iowa manufacturing plant, supporting labor relations, employee relations, and workplace safety.

Grow your career with Silgan Containers. We are hiring for a Plant HR Manager at our Fort Dodge, IA manufacturing facility. In this full-time, onsite role, you will oversee HR operations, including employee relations, labor relations, safety programs, and talent management, while ensuring compliance with company policies and state and federal laws.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary for the market that is based on experience, education, and skills

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness programs

  • Virtual healthcare and telemedicine access

  • Optional benefits including pet insurance and chronic conditions

  • 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match

  • 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually

  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

What you will do:

As the Human Resources Manager - Plant Operations, you will be the primary HR contact for leadership, employees, and union representatives at our Fort Dodge facility. Responsibilities include:

  • Leading employee relations, grievance resolution, and contract administration

  • Managing labor relations, union communications, and arbitration when necessary

  • Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, OSHA logs, and corporate reporting

  • Administering FMLA, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs

  • Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding hourly employees

  • Overseeing benefits administration and employee support services

  • Coordinating plant safety programs, training, and hearing testing

  • Partnering with management on HR strategy, workforce planning, and process improvements

We need you to have:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field

  • 3 or more years of HR experience in a manufacturing or plant environment

  • Knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, compliance, and workplace safety.

  • Effective communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

  • Proficiency with MS Office and HR systems.

  • Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office

Who we are:

  • As North America's leading producer of metal food packaging, we support many of the world's most trusted brands. We are driving innovation and sustainability and building a people first culture rooted in our values.

  • From using more recycled materials to investing in renewable energy and modern processes, we are rethinking how food packaging is made and how we grow the teams behind it

Apply Now

Bring your manufacturing HR expertise to a company where you can make a meaningful impact. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Apply today to join Silgan Containers as the Plant Human Resource Manager in Fort Dodge Iowa.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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