Trade Relations Manager jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Do you enjoy influencing and executing on new challenges? As a Labor Relations Manager, you’ll serve as part of the Human Resources Team at the Plant and will work along-side the Site HR Manager driving labor initiatives within the site. You’ll partner with the plant staff including Supervisors, Managers, Union Representatives and Hourly employees as appropriate. While you are at it, you’ll be building your network and expertise while transforming the site culture. Ready to hear more?

Welcome to Rome! Only about an hour and a half away from Atlanta, we boast a facility producing sweet treats for our customers, Rice Krispies Treats along with Graham based cookies! We produce millions of pounds per year of goodness. We take pride in our outstanding safety record and consistently being in the running for the Kellogg Plant Championship as a result of some of our best practices. Come join all the great things we can offer here in Rome and be a part of the united values and winning culture at Kellogg!

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Set the Pace – You’ll drive the overall management of Labor Relations activities for the plant, including coaching Front-Line Supervisor and Middle manager on key collective agreement issues, responding to grievance and other LR concerns.
• Collaboration is Key – You’ll serve as liaison between Site HR Manager, Kellogg North America Manufacturing Business Unit HRBP and Global Business Services (GBS) as appropriate
• Fresh Thinking – you’ll ensure timely communication with employees and management regarding employee issues, including collective agreement interpretations, discipline, and attendance management. You’ll lead new labor initiatives and policies, including relevant regulatory updates. Being the labor go-to is your thing.
• Tools for Success - Driving manager and employee adoption of high performance work team concepts, HR technology, service delivery model and programs. Redirects HR inquiries to the most efficient and effective resource (technology, service center, etc.)
• Agility – by directing, assisting, communicating, and monitoring all phases of employee labor issues and practices, it just sounds like there isn’t something you can’t handle. Don’t worry though – you will have plenty of support!

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

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  Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in Labor/Union Relations, Human Resources including discipline and investigations, negotiations preparations, Collective Bargaining Agreement implementation and administration,
• Strong positive employee relations skills, problem solving skills, including conflict resolution skills
• Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal skills, organization and analytical capabilities
• Strong facilitation, presentation skills and computer skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
• Flexibility in work hours as the role will occasionally involve shift and weekend work and travel to team meetings

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please USA.Recruitment@kellogg.com.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create the future of food,

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