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Plant HR Manager
NC - Charlotte
Opportunity Snapshot
As HR Manager, you will have the opportunity to learn from a Plant Manager with many years of international business experience, at a plant with solid HR systems and employee relations already in place, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your high-level HR skills to help take the business to the next level as an influential leader. Quick question for you - click here
In short, you'll act as the right hand for the Plant Manager providing the leadership to ensure that HR systems and processes are in place to build on our growing successes by supporting all HR needs and furthering our goal of continuous improvement.
With more than 30 years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance membrane separators, Celgard is a recognized leader among lithium battery material suppliers, delivering outstanding product performance, reliable supply, technical solutions, and global business support.
Pictured: Celgard Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
The Requirements
To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
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A bachelor's degree from an accredited school in a related field.
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Strong experience in HR roles, with multiple years in a lean manufacturing environment.
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A demonstrated drive to undergo continual education in your field, such as an advanced degree or SHRM certifications (PHR, SPHR, or GPRH).
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Organizational development/training certifications with DDI preferred.
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Proven leadership in HR roles, with a strong generalist background.
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Experience in compensation, recruitment, selection, and talent development, with knowledge of state and federal employment laws, to include AAP compliance requirements.
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Willingness to be on-call as needed, with some non-traditional hours on nights and weekends.
-
A proven track record of strategic and operational HR capability.
-
Strong business acumen, with process and customer focus, and demonstrated critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.
-
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple, conflicting priorities.
-
The ability to collaborate and influence team members and leadership at all levels, to engage in excellent active listening, and skill with both oral and written communication. Quick question for you - click here
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A strong sense of ownership and willingness to follow through, along with an aptitude for building successful relationships with employees at all levels.
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The ability to think strategically, with demonstrated problem solving, planning, leadership, facilitation, communication, and organization skills.
The Role
In this Plant HR role, you will have one direct report who will provide support as you combine both hands-on and strategic efforts to deliver HR programs, systems and processes that support the drive towards a culture of operational excellence in a plant of 500+ employees. Quick question for you - click here Your key responsibilities will include:
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Acting as a business partner to design and implement HR process that will attract and retain the talent needed to support plant goals.
-
Partnering with plant leadership and HR counterparts to ensure maximum employee engagement, and to guide management to the best solutions for employee HR issues.
-
Leading the process to define and create a continuous improvement (lean) culture.
-
Creating and implementing HR policies and procedures that align with the organizational needs and local labor standards, with a goal to position the organization to maintain a union-free facility.
-
Ensuring timely employee performance management throughout the employment cycle by implementing and leading results review processes, salary administration, and people/succession planning activities.
-
Coaching and counseling employees at all levels on HR policies and procedures.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Why Celgard
Strong growth -- Celgard and Polypore continue to grow: we expanded even during the recession, and Polypore's 2010 revenues were up 19% over 2009. In addition:
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In 2009 we received a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of the US EDV market. This funding is supporting construction of a new facility in Concord, NC as well as expansion at our Charlotte plant.
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In 2008 we acquired a new technology along with production facilities in Korea, so we now have the broadest portfolio in our industry. In 2010 we began expanding the Korean facility to serve growth in the consumer-electronics market.
Career development opportunity -- Celgard dynamically stewards its resources, particularly our most important resource: our people. Because of our unique market niches and proprietary technologies, we prefer to promote from within whenever possible and constantly look for training and continuous education opportunities.
Impact the business -- Celgard is a medium-sized company, so while there are resources to help do your job, the size of the business also makes it easy to get things done quickly if you understand and work within the corporate structure.
A recognized green leader -- Celgard separators are widely used in diverse markets, helping people remain mobile while minimizing environmental impact. In recognition of our leadership, President Barak Obama chose Celgard's Charlotte headquarters to host a town hall meeting on April 2, 2010.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and bonus incentive program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and more.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you will have the generalist background to be able to execute hands-on HR functions, coupled with the leadership experience to understand high-level business initiatives so that you can help the Plant Manager to meet strategic goals. You will work closely with other functional leaders to help guide day-to-day people management while helping the team to stay on the right track, identifying problems and finding appropriate HR solutions that will impact the overall direction of the plant.
About Celgard
Celgard is a global leader in the development and production of specialty microporous membranes and has the broadest portfolio of products available in the lithium battery separator industry. All Celgard battery separators are designed to meet the needs of battery cell manufacturers and offer excellent energy and power performance, dimensional integrity, and chemical and thermal stability in lithium battery applications.
Celgard® separators are widely used in lithium-ion batteries for consumer electronics devices such as notebook computers, mobile telephones, and digital cameras, and new applications including power tools, reserve power and grid management systems, and electric drive vehicles (EDVs).
Pictured: Celgard® Specialty Microporous Membranes
Opportunity Snapshot
As HR Manager, you will have the opportunity to learn from a Plant Manager with many years of international business experience, at a plant with solid HR systems and employee relations already in place, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your high-level HR skills to help take the business to the next level as an influential leader. Quick question for you - click here In short, you'll act as the right hand for the Plant Manager providing the leadership to ensure that HR systems and processes are in place to build on our growing successes by supporting all HR needs and furthering our goal of continuous improvement.
With more than 30 years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance membrane separators, Celgard is a recognized leader among lithium battery material suppliers, delivering outstanding product performance, reliable supply, technical solutions, and global business support.
Pictured: Celgard Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
The Requirements
To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
-
A bachelor's degree from an accredited school in a related field.
-
Strong experience in HR roles, with multiple years in a lean manufacturing environment.
-
A demonstrated drive to undergo continual education in your field, such as an advanced degree or SHRM certifications (PHR, SPHR, or GPRH).
-
Organizational development/training certifications with DDI preferred.
-
Proven leadership in HR roles, with a strong generalist background.
-
Experience in compensation, recruitment, selection, and talent development, with knowledge of state and federal employment laws, to include AAP compliance requirements.
-
Willingness to be on-call as needed, with some non-traditional hours on nights and weekends.
-
A proven track record of strategic and operational HR capability.
-
Strong business acumen, with process and customer focus, and demonstrated critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.
-
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple, conflicting priorities.
-
The ability to collaborate and influence team members and leadership at all levels, to engage in excellent active listening, and skill with both oral and written communication. Quick question for you - click here
-
A strong sense of ownership and willingness to follow through, along with an aptitude for building successful relationships with employees at all levels.
-
The ability to think strategically, with demonstrated problem solving, planning, leadership, facilitation, communication, and organization skills.
The Role
In this Plant HR role, you will have one direct report who will provide support as you combine both hands-on and strategic efforts to deliver HR programs, systems and processes that support the drive towards a culture of operational excellence in a plant of 500+ employees. Quick question for you - click here Your key responsibilities will include:
-
Acting as a business partner to design and implement HR process that will attract and retain the talent needed to support plant goals.
-
Partnering with plant leadership and HR counterparts to ensure maximum employee engagement, and to guide management to the best solutions for employee HR issues.
-
Leading the process to define and create a continuous improvement (lean) culture.
-
Creating and implementing HR policies and procedures that align with the organizational needs and local labor standards, with a goal to position the organization to maintain a union-free facility.
-
Ensuring timely employee performance management throughout the employment cycle by implementing and leading results review processes, salary administration, and people/succession planning activities.
-
Coaching and counseling employees at all levels on HR policies and procedures.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Why Celgard
Strong growth -- Celgard and Polypore continue to grow: we expanded even during the recession, and Polypore's 2010 revenues were up 19% over 2009. In addition:
-
In 2009 we received a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of the US EDV market. This funding is supporting construction of a new facility in Concord, NC as well as expansion at our Charlotte plant.
-
In 2008 we acquired a new technology along with production facilities in Korea, so we now have the broadest portfolio in our industry. In 2010 we began expanding the Korean facility to serve growth in the consumer-electronics market.
Career development opportunity -- Celgard dynamically stewards its resources, particularly our most important resource: our people. Because of our unique market niches and proprietary technologies, we prefer to promote from within whenever possible and constantly look for training and continuous education opportunities.
Impact the business -- Celgard is a medium-sized company, so while there are resources to help do your job, the size of the business also makes it easy to get things done quickly if you understand and work within the corporate structure.
A recognized green leader -- Celgard separators are widely used in diverse markets, helping people remain mobile while minimizing environmental impact. In recognition of our leadership, President Barak Obama chose Celgard's Charlotte headquarters to host a town hall meeting on April 2, 2010.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and bonus incentive program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and more.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you will have the generalist background to be able to execute hands-on HR functions, coupled with the leadership experience to understand high-level business initiatives so that you can help the Plant Manager to meet strategic goals. You will work closely with other functional leaders to help guide day-to-day people management while helping the team to stay on the right track, identifying problems and finding appropriate HR solutions that will impact the overall direction of the plant.
About Celgard
Celgard is a global leader in the development and production of specialty microporous membranes and has the broadest portfolio of products available in the lithium battery separator industry. All Celgard battery separators are designed to meet the needs of battery cell manufacturers and offer excellent energy and power performance, dimensional integrity, and chemical and thermal stability in lithium battery applications.
Celgard® separators are widely used in lithium-ion batteries for consumer electronics devices such as notebook computers, mobile telephones, and digital cameras, and new applications including power tools, reserve power and grid management systems, and electric drive vehicles (EDVs).
Pictured: Celgard® Specialty Microporous Membranes
