Location Mooresville, NC
Work Environment 100% On-Site | Manufacturing | 24x7 Operation
Position Summary:
Carolina Beverage Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to run all HR functions at our Mooresville, North Carolina manufacturing facility, supporting approximately 425 employees. This role requires a visible, engaged HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is comfortable spending significant time on the production floor and with employees.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, with a dotted-line relationship to the Corporate VP of Human Resources, the HR Manager will partner closely with operations leadership while ensuring strong compliance, employee engagement, and people-first practices across a 24x7 manufacturing operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Lead and manage all day-to-day HR operations for the Mooresville facility
- Maintain a strong on-site presence and actively engage with employees and leaders on the plant floor
- Lead employee relations matters including investigations, coaching, counseling, and policy interpretation
- Coach managers and supervisors through performance management, corrective action, and sensitive employee situations
- Manage recruitment and staffing for a high-volume, hourly manufacturing workforce
- Participate in daily production and operations meetings as a business partner
- Oversee performance review processes and employee development initiatives
- Lead employee engagement, recognition, and appreciation programs
- Maintain accurate employee records in ADP Workforce Now
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to support retention strategies
- Prepare HR metrics, KPIs, and workforce reports
- Lead, mentor, and develop the site HR team
- Collaborate with Corporate HR partners in benefits, payroll, leave administration, safety, and compliance
- Other duties may be assigned
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of HR management experience, preferably in manufacturing is preferred
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
- Proven experience handling employee relations and investigations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred, but not required
Schedule & Availability
- 100% on-site role at the Mooresville, NC manufacturing facility
- Flexible schedule required, including availability to support 12-hour shifts on 2/2/3 operational schedule and serve a 24x7 operation
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and move throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods
- Ability to access all areas of the plant, including production, warehouse, and maintenance areas
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs and walk long distances within the facility
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., training materials, employee files)
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production equipment
- Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor
- Must be able to maintain consistent floor presence to effectively support employees across all shifts
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Carolina Beverage Group is a world-class specialty beverage co-packer serving leading beverage brands. Headquartered in Mooresville, NC, with additional locations in Cold Spring, MN and Fort Worth, TX, we employ more than 1,400 team members nationwide. Continued investment in equipment and expansion provides long-term stability and career growth opportunities across our organization.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunity
- Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
- 401(k) with company match and 100% vesting immediately upon employment