Director HR (Operations)
Company: SunOpta
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
SunOpta Overview: SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a
U.S.-based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable,
plant-based food and beverages. Founded nearly 50 years ago,
SunOpta manufactures organic and specialty products sold through
retail and foodservice channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer
for leading natural and private label brands, and also proudly
produces its own brands, including SOWN -- , Dream -- and West Life
TM .Job Summary: SunOpta is seeking a seasoned HR Director to be
the dedicated business partner to our SVP Supply Chain & Operations
leader & to lead our Plant HR Manager team. Responsibilities
include:
All HR strategies for Operations & Supply Chain (design and
execution). Thought / business-partnership and employee relations &
manager development for the Operations / manufacturing
organization. Lead our SunOpta One Ops Transformation People Pillar
strategies to execution through the plant teams and ensure
consistent practices, procedures, and strategies are implemented
and well-managed.
People leadership over all plant HR Managers/Sr HRMs (7) & their HR
Assistants / Plant Admin Assistants (6). Essential Functions of the
Job: Business Partnering -
Contribute to and implement HR (aka Org Effectiveness, Talent &
Culture) strategy for assigned clients to achieve business
objectives and drive employee engagement. Coach and guide managers
/ leadership to increase their effectiveness as leaders, providing
direct, transparent, and timely feedback and coaching.
Provide insights and trends to leadership as well as solutions and
strategy ideas to solve problems.
Ensure execution of / personally facilitate talent / team
development sessions, performance calibrations, talent reviews,
compensation review, employee relations, and talent acquisition
support / onboarding for key roles. Team Leadership -
Inspire, demonstrate, and teach strategic HR business partnering
capabilities. Coach and guide HR Managers to increase their
effectiveness including providing direct, transparent, and timely
feedback, set goals, team meetings, best practice sharing,
program/process completion tracking, etc.
Ensures each plant has a documented "Org, Talent & Culture"
plan-on-a-page / strategy for the year that syncs up to overall Ops
leadership & HR priorities and ensures the plans are progressed
throughout the year through the HR and plant leadership teams.
Actively participate in plant Quarterly Business Reviews with
C-suite leadership. Travels to and builds personal relationships
with plant regularly and headquarters teams. Org Effectiveness,
Talent & Culture -
Review line staffing, staffing costs to budget, turnover,
time-to-fill, org health (engagement) survey, focus groups, safety,
etc. data for trends and offers insights & coaching to leadership /
HRMs for action planning as appropriate. Leads projects personally
or through others to streamline and improve HR processes, tools,
and programs & build people manager capabilities (i.e., lead People
Pillar of Ops Transformation, onboarding, manager/supervisor
training, career pathing, performance process, talent review,
Roles, Accountabilities & Measures, Role Profiles, etc.) Ensures
organizational effectiveness through ongoing organizational design,
analysis and implementation, and change management
consulting/leadership.
Drive the people strategy & change leadership on significant
organizational changes that include transformations,
reorganizations, downsizings, acquisitions, factory moves, and
start-ups.
Develop and coordinate all aspects of communication relating to
change initiatives.
Partner with HR Centers of Expertise in learning & development, OD,
talent management to facilitate and/or ensure execution locally of
programming (i.e., may lead/co-lead team effectiveness and/or
manager/supervisor trainings at some plants). Employee Relations &
Safety -
Stay current in general recent federal, state and case law changes
and monitors labor law updates changes that affect HR.
Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are
managed through site leadership. Adheres to company GMP's (good
manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality
processes. Leads / ensures call-in line investigations are
conducted.
Assist with communication and interpretation of HR policies and
procedures.
Other duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:
Plant HR Managers/Sr HRMs (7)
HR Assistants / Plant Administrative Assistants (6)Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, HR or related major required.
Minimum ten (10) years' experience gained through increasing
responsibilities in management positions within Human Resources,
with direct experience in multi-cultural environments.
Experience in a multi-location, manufacturing environment.
Experience coaching and mentoring others, influencing without
authority. One or more of the following project or process
leadership experience: Talent Management / Learning / Change / Org
Design / Team. People leadership experience.
Experience facilitating leadership discussions and / or training
programs. Preferred Qualifications:
MBA, MAIR, and/or other HR certifications. Proficient in Microsoft
Suite and payroll / HRIS systems. Food and Beverage or other
regulated industry manufacturing environment experience. Remote
people leadership experience. Bilingual in English and
SpanishKnowledge and Skills:
Combination of Generalist/HR Business Partner & HR Specialist / HR
project leadership experiences. Broad knowledge of employment law,
compensation, organizational & talent planning, employee relations,
performance management, and training & development.
Experience working in a culturally and geographically dispersed
organization, managing employees remotely.
Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills along with
project management and program design skills; effective partnering
with stakeholders to achieve success in attracting, developing,
measuring, and retaining the best talent. Experience effectively
creating & leading HR initiatives & strategies that drove business
& employee engagement & retention results. Courageous, creative,
scrappy problem solver that leads with strong listening skills,
seeks to be a consultative partner and is solutions oriented.
Strong investigations / employee relations experience; high level
of personal integrity. Ability to work well under pressure and
flexible in adapting and responding to changing situations. Highly
accountable & customer centric. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills - ability to present, train, influence, and
build consensus / alignment, up and down levels of the
organization.Additional Considerations:
Work Environment: Approximately; 90% of the work is performed in an
office environment. 10% of work involves being in the manufacturing
environment. Travel Expectation: Approximately 25%, some
flexibility may be needed. This role can be located out of our
Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis, MN
or out of our newest Plant location in Midlothian, Texas. SunFlex:
Hybrid, onsite at office Tue-Th, "SunFlex" benefit offered to WFH M
& F, standard office work hours; occasional flexibility required
for investigations support.Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at
any time, with or without notice.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE
M/W/VET/DISABLED
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