Plant Human Resources Director

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:   Education & Experience: * Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field required. * Master's degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business, or Organizational Development preferred. * 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment, preferred. * Professional certifications such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent, preferred.   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Demonstrated expertise in labor relations and employee relations, including investigations, grievances, and contract administration (as applicable). * Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior plant leadership, with the ability to influence decisions and outcomes. * Strong working knowledge of HR principles, employment law, compliance, policies, and people processes. * Experience leading and developing high performing HR teams. * Demonstrated ability to analyze people metrics and translate insights into practical, business focused actions. * Experience supporting or leading largescale change or transformation initiatives in an operational environment. Operational Excellence / Transformation Experience: * Experience supporting Integrated Work Systems (IWS), Lean, TPM, or similar operational excellence frameworks in manufacturing, required. * Ability to lead the people and change management components of transformation, including communication, leader readiness, and sustainment. * Experience embedding standard work, routines, and operating rhythms to support consistency and adoption. Leadership Capabilities: * Strong coaching mindset with a track record of developing leaders and teams. * Ability to bring clarity and focus to complex situations while balancing people, risk, and business needs. * Decisive, fact-based decision maker with strong integrity and follow-through. * Demonstrated ability to role model Danone’s values and behaviors.

Created: 2026-04-02