Director of HR

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Company: US Paper Mill Company, LLC

Location: Chillicothe, Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Chief Of Staff

About Us

US Paper Mill Company, LLC (USPM) is a fast-growing manufacturer of high-quality nitrile gloves, serving the medical, industrial, and food safety sectors. In a highly competitive and rapidly evolving industry, our success is driven by cutting-edge automation, strict safety compliance, and, most importantly, our people. We are looking for a strategic, forward-thinking HR Director to lead our human resources department, optimize our workforce, and champion a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

As the Director of Human Resources, you will be a strategic partner to the executive leadership team while overseeing day-to-day HR operations across our manufacturing facilities. You will design and execute HR strategies that support our business goals, with a heavy emphasis on high-volume manufacturing recruitment, workforce retention, labor compliance, and workplace safety culture.

This role requires a unique blend of strategic vision and "boots-on-the-ground" leadership, moving seamlessly from executive meetings to the manufacturing plant floor.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Talent Management

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the overall manufacturing and business goals.
• Create robust recruitment, onboarding, and training pipelines to support continuous shift operations.
• Build succession plans and leadership development programs for plant managers, supervisors, and shift leads.

Employee Relations & Retention

• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees, resolving complex employee relations issues fairly and efficiently.
• Design and implement innovative retention strategies tailored to manufacturing personnel to reduce turnover and boost morale.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture that bridges the gap between administrative and production staff.

Safety & Compliance

• Partner closely with the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to ensure a zero-injury safety culture and strict OSHA compliance.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims management, return-to-work programs, and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEOC.

Compensation, Benefits, & HR Data

• Evaluate and optimize compensation structures, shift differentials, and bonus programs to keep the company competitive in the local labor market.
• Oversee the administration of comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits programs.
• Utilize HRIS data and key performance indicators (KPIs) - such as time-to-hire, turnover rates, and labor costs—to drive data-backed business decisions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive HR management experience, with at least 3-5 years leading HR within a manufacturing or industrial environment (chemical processing, medical devices, or plastics/rubber manufacturing is a massive plus).
• Certifications: SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the unique challenges of high-volume manufacturing environments, including shift work, safety standards, and operational efficiency.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional emotional intelligence, stellar conflict resolution skills, and the ability to build trust with both production workers and executive leadership.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with modern HRIS, ATS, and time/attendance software.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and executive-level advancement.

USPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.