Lead the Talent Management effort at the plant level through the development and implementation of new leader assimilations (including coaching and mentoring) of new plant leadership talent, the execution of learning and development programs designed to prepare plant based employees for additional responsibilities and career opportunities as future leaders, the implementation of plant succession plans designed to ensure the right talent is available for the future staffing needs of the plant, and by providing day to day employee performance guidance to line management; Provide coaching and feedback to direct reports to support their growth and development and position them for career advancement within Novolex; Collaborate with the local business agent, union membership, and Labor Relations to ensure the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement are properly enforced. Administer best in class HR programs, processes and solutions at the plant level: Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies/procedures; Analyze people based data trends and metrics, and identify opportunities to create trends that would improve manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and/or employee retention; Collaborate with plant management team to develop and implement people programs, processes and tools that support manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and employee retention; Partner closely with the COE's (Centers of Excellence) and build strong working relationships to facilitate information exchange and collaborative problem solving.