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Primary Location: Macon, Georgia
Relocation Offered: Yes
Employment Status:
Travel: 10%
Relocation Offered: Yes
Employment Status:
Travel: 10%
Do you want to work for a company that gives you opportunities to grow in a collaborative environment? How about working for a manufacturer with a rich history and even brighter future? Armstrong World Industries began over 150 years ago as a small cork-cutting shop in Pittsburgh, PA. From that small business, we became the leader in ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions that contribute to better, more inspiring buildings that make a difference in the lives of people where they work, play, learn, heal and live. At Armstrong World Industries you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Come build your future with us!
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,500 employees and a manufacturing network of twelve facilities.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into s tructures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact .
What does it mean to work at Armstrong?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
As our Human Resources (HR) Manager in Macon, Georgia, you will be responsible for partnering with the Plant Manager and leadership team to ensure HR strategies and initiatives are tightly linked to the objectives and key challenges of the facility and the business. Additionally, you have responsibility for a unionized employee plant and is a true generalist role with responsibility for staffing, development, employee relations, labor relations, training, employee activities and compliance.
What you'll be doing:
Business Partnership:
- Leading and directing plant HR activities to support the achievement of plant performance metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee Culture
- Driving the execution of key plant HR initiatives and processes to enable continuous improvement in the areas of organization effectiveness, staffing, employee relations, performance management, training and development, benefits, employment practices and compliance
- Supporting organization change and continuous improvement efforts and collaborate with plant leadership to ensure successful change management approaches through effective planning and analysis, communication of change initiatives, full and active leadership support and employee involvement
- Developing and implementing Human Resource strategies and techniques for improvement that provide support to the plant mission, critical issues and goals
- Tracking and analyzing plant HR metrics to determine root cause and develop and execute action plans to address problem areas
- Administering the collective bargaining agreement, oversee grievance process and all aspects of labor relations activity
- Develops local employee and labor relations strategies
- Driving clear communication to all employees regarding change management in areas of programs and policies
- Engaging in practical and rational employee relations including investigations, discipline, coaching and counseling to employees
- Drive the talent review process including succession planning for critical roles and development planning for high potential employees
- Support and develop effective performance management and employee development systems for the salaried and production workforce
- Develop and drive initiatives to foster employee engagement
- Actively demonstrating leadership in areas of employee safety and health.
- Coaching and developing plant leadership team members providing HR guidance and input on operational plans and decisions, and maintaining a forward-looking staffing plan
What will make you successful:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field with 5+ years of progressive human resources experience
- Proven knowledge of principles and processes related to recruitment, selection, training, compensation employee and labor relations, and HR information systems
- Strong knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws
- Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between HR and business strategy
- Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of the plant strategy
- Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people
- Strong communications and presentations skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in working in a unionized, manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement methodologies
- MBA or MA/MS in applicable field of study
- PHR or SPHR certification
About the Location (Macon, GA)
Our Macon Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs over 400 people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile to Armstrong's customers. Located approximately 85 miles south of Atlanta, the Macon facility has 33 acres under one roof, or 1.5 million square feet of floor space. It is the largest ceiling tile factory in the world. The operations are complex, automated, use the latest modern management technology, and manufacture a wide range of commercial and residential ceiling products.
Macon, also known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World", is in the heart of Georgia and marks a historical crossroads in the south. The city carries with it a rich cultural heritage while creating a strong vision for the future. Macon offers the amenities of a small friendly city with the advantages of a growing community.
Equal Opportunity Employer: AWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans
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