Posted: Mar 6, 2026

People Operations Manager

ebs Recruiters - Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A
Manufacturing

People Operations Manager 

Position Overview: The People Operations Manager leads HR initiatives within a manufacturing environment, aligning workforce strategy with operational goals. This role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on support for plant operations, focusing on workforce planning, employee relations, safety compliance, and employee development. The position partners closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure effective staffing, a positive workplace culture, and strong organizational performance.
 
Key Responsibilities 
Workforce Management
  • Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and retention for production, shipping, maintenance, and service teams
  • Ensure staffing levels meet production schedules
  • Support production staffing forecasting and labor planning with supply and customer service leadership
  • Partner with managers and directors to manage scheduling and overtime
Employee Relations
  • Serve as the primary contact for workplace issues on the production and warehouse floor
  • Handle conflict resolution, grievance management, and employee engagement
  • Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace culture
Training & Development
  • Develop training programs for operators, technicians, and supervisors
  • Track required certifications such as OSHA, forklift, and machine-specific training
  • Implement leadership development programs for future line supervisors
Compliance & Safety
  • Partner with Environmental Health & Safety to ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards
  • Support audits and investigations of workplace incidents
  • Drive safety culture initiatives aligned with manufacturing risks
Performance & Compensation
  • Manage performance reviews, corrective action plans, and rewards programs for production, shipping, and service teams
  • Benchmark compensation against industry standards
  • Support labor cost forecasting with finance and operations
Change Management & Culture
  • Lead employee engagement initiatives tailored to shift-based workforces
  • Support change initiatives such as automation, new production lines, and restructuring
  • Build trust between management and supply teams
 
Qualifications
  • Strong HR foundation including employment law, payroll, and compliance
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing environments
  • Excellent communication with both leadership and supply teams
  • Conflict resolution and employee engagement skills
  • Data-driven decision-making using metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and training ROI