HR Director - Manufacturing Operations

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

What We Offer :

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal / sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

Job Description : PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Director of Human Resources - Operations is a key HR leadership role responsible for driving the people strategy across our global Operations organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Human Resources and with a dotted-line relationship to the President of International Business & Global Operations, this role serves as a strategic business partner to Operations leadership, ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with business goals. This individual will support a global workforce of approximately 1,000 employees across six manufacturing sites (three in the U.S., one in China, and two in Europe). The role is based in our Milwaukee, WI headquarters and will require approximately 40% travel, including international travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Strategic Business Partnership :

• Act as the primary HR partner to the Operations leadership team, driving strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent outcomes, and workforce engagement.
• Translate business strategy into talent priorities and build integrated HR plans to support manufacturing, supply chain, and global operations.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and employee engagement.

Global HR Leadership :

Talent Development and Succession :

Organizational Effectiveness and Change Management :

Employee Engagement and Culture :

Employee Relations and Compliance :

HR Operations and Continuous Improvement :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

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