Campbell Soup Co Downers Grove , IL 60515
Posted 2 weeks ago
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.
We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Synder's of Hanover.
We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Come join our leadership team in Downers Grove, where you will have the opportunity to use your leadership and change management skills as we continue to build upon our operational excellence and ways of working.
Job Description
This position is responsible for hands-on management of Human Resources systems and processes in Pepperidge Farm's Downers Grove, IL bakery, which employ approximately 300 hourly, salaried and contract associates. The individual in this generalist role will have operational responsibility for recruitment and retention, employee relations, training and talent development, organization effectiveness, wage and salary administration, performance management, employee safety and wellness, engagement planning, oversite to company store and benefits administration. In addition to managing compliance activities, the incumbent will act as a strategic business partner in building a high performing culture, as well as lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives, that support both the plant's and Company's overall goals and objectives.
Principal Accountabilities
Job Complexity
Must interpret Company policy and resolve complex employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner. Must be available to respond to these issues on a 24/7 basis.
Must possess the interpersonal savvy necessary to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization - from hourly production workers to the Company President. Must tailor the message and presentation style to fit the audience.
Must partner effectively with the Corporate Legal Department to investigate and resolve Integrity Hot Line complaints, complex employee relations issues, ethics violations, charges filed by regulatory agencies, etc.
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize based on business needs. Must align plant projects/initiatives with Company goals, in order to drive organizational alignment.
Must serve as Company contact and liaison during compliance reviews and audits by regulatory agencies, such as EEOC, State Human Relations Commission, etc.
Must partner with the plant leadership team to determine appropriate crewing levels and source a diverse slate of qualified candidates for both hourly and salaried positions.
Must serve as a change agent and help employees adapt to organizational change. Must actively support and help drive lean transformation and high performing culture.
Must drive the performance management process for hourly and salaried employees, meeting all corporate timelines and other deliverables.
Must stay current with respect to both internal and external factors impacting the plant's workforce, including new or revised Company policies, developments in employment law, pending legislation, etc., communicate these changes to the plant leadership team, and make appropriate recommendations.
Job Specifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree desired. Major in Human Resources a strong plus.
Minimum 5 years HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing or related industrial environment. (Prior experience in food manufacturing or other consumer product industry is preferred.)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
Strong Human Resources Generalist background with a comprehensive working knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Must demonstrate active listening and strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated business savvy. Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with Lean principles and initiatives, including 5S programs and standard work development.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Prior Workday, Kronos, and SAP experience is preferred.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.
Proven track record of delivering excellent business results under demanding timetables.
The working environment includes both office and plant floor settings. Exposure to industrial noise, forklift traffic, moving mechanical parts, and temperature extremes occurs in operating areas of the plant.
Compensation and Benefits:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$85,900-$140,800
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
Campbell Soup Co