Director, Human Resources - Manufacturing

Apogee Architectural Metals Position Summary The Director, Human Resources – Manufacturing is the senior HR leader for all U.S. manufacturing operations within Apogee Architectural Metals. Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, this role leads the HR Business Partners and site HR teams supporting manufacturing and creates a consistent, high-performing HR operating model across locations. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to manufacturing leadership (VP of Operations, plant leadership, quality, AMS, planning & inventory, etc.), translates business priorities into practical workforce strategies, and works closely with enterprise and segment Centers of Excellence to ensure programs meet the needs of a diverse, dispersed manufacturing workforce.   Key Responsibilities Manufacturing HR Strategy and Business Partnership Develop and execute the U.S. manufacturing people strategy in alignment with Metals business priorities, operating plans, and long-term capability needs. Serve as the primary HR partner to senior manufacturing and operations leaders, offering clear counsel on organization effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, culture, and change leadership. Use workforce, talent, engagement, turnover, labor, and productivity data to identify risks, establish priorities, and measure impact. Multi-Site Leadership and Alignment Lead, coach, and develop all HR Business Partners and site HR staff supporting Metal’s U.S. manufacturing operations. Establish clear expectations, governance, operating rhythms, and consistent standards while allowing appropriate flexibility for local business needs. Build a connected HR team that shares practices, solves problems collectively, and delivers a consistent employee and leader experience across locations. Assess HR team capability, clarify roles and accountabilities, and build succession and development plans for critical HR positions. COE Partnership and Program Execution Partner closely with Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, Learning and Development, HR Technology, Payroll, and Leave Management, to translate manufacturing needs into scalable solutions. Partner closely with Leave Management, site HR, leaders, Safety, and Legal to ensure timely, consistent, and compliant administration of leave and workplace accommodation processes, including a strong working understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act interactive process, role clarity, documentation, return-to-work planning, and escalation of complex matters. Represent manufacturing requirements in the design and refinement of HR programs, policies, tools, and service-delivery models. Ensure disciplined implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of enterprise and segment HR initiatives across manufacturing locations. Talent and Organizational Capability Lead workforce planning, organization design, succession planning, talent…