Human Resources Manager Job at Lewis Bakeries, Evansville, IN

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  • Lewis Bakeries
  • Evansville, IN

Job Description

Human Resources Manager

Lewis Bakeries is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR, labor relations, and safety functions at our Evansville, Indiana bakery. This role partners with plant leadership and corporate HR to support employees, ensure compliance, and promote a positive, high-performance workplace culture.

ABOUT LEWIS BAKERIES:

Lewis Bakeries is a family owned and operated company that was started by three brothers in 1925 in Anna, Illinois. Lewis primarily bakes loaf bread, buns and rolls under branded products such as Bunny Bread, Lewis Bake Shop, Healthy Life, as well as other brands. Bakery facilities are located in LaPorte, Ft. Wayne, Vincennes, and Evansville, Indiana, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our heritage has been one of quality and reliability since 1925. Every day the Lewis family and their caring associates rise to the challenge of baking the very best bakery products with a forward-thinking passion for growth and innovation.

WHAT MAKES US GREAT:

Experienced, stable company Family-owned, founded in 1925

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package Low-cost medical & dental, 401k, and company-paid life & disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance available

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary HR contact for plant employees, remote sales staff, and transportation drivers
  • Provide daily HR and safety support to employees and management
  • Manage safety programs, policies, and training in compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations, in coordination with Corporate VP of EHS
  • Support and assist in the investigation and resolution of union grievances in partnership with BCTGM representatives
  • Participate in labor contract negotiations and administer collective bargaining agreements (typically three-year terms)
  • Oversee the Company's performance evaluation process
  • Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, handbooks, and benefits guides
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for exempt, non-exempt, and hourly roles, including job postings, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and pre-employment testing
  • Maintain and manage the applicant tracking system
  • Establish HR goals and support plant-wide engagement and performance initiatives
  • Administer FMLA, attendance tracking, and leave programs
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Lead audit preparation and regulatory compliance efforts
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment
  • SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred
  • Minimum two (2) years of union labor relations experience
  • Experience managing safety and compliance programs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and dependable
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran status. All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug test and reference check for further consideration. #lbmanagement

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Afternoon shift

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