Lodge Cast Iron · 4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, People and Culture
South Pittsburg, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLodge Cast Iron is a manufacturer of American-made cookware with a rich history of over 125 years. The Senior Manager, People & Culture will act as a strategic partner in delivering HR support and initiatives, focusing on talent development, performance management, and employee relations to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Consumer GoodsDronesManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across operations, supply chain, and corporate functions
Diagnose organizational needs by understanding workflows, production drivers, cost structures, and team dynamics
Anticipate talent gaps and organizational risks; propose data-driven solutions that enable business objectives
Coach leaders on workforce planning, decision making, team development, and change management
Lead core talent processes: performance management, goal setting, capability assessments, and development planning
Implement talent development programs that strengthen leadership capability, technical skills, and internal mobility
Support succession planning and critical-role development efforts in partnership with senior leadership
Elevate leader effectiveness through targeted coaching, feedback frameworks, and accountability mechanisms
Use workforce analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across turnover, engagement, staffing, and productivity
Translate data into actionable insights for leaders, including predictive and scenario-based views
Maximize the organization’s HCM system by building dashboards, optimizing data flow, and driving adoption of digital processes
Partner with HR Operations and IT to ensure data accuracy, reporting integrity, and continuous system improvement
Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues; ensure consistent, fair, and business-aligned outcomes
Identify cultural friction points and propose practical interventions that strengthen trust, accountability, and engagement
Reinforce high-performance norms with leaders and help teams navigate organizational change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other relevant field of study
Minimum of 5 years progressive HR generalist experience
Minimum of 3 year experience in a people management capacity
Strong understanding of how operational and commercial functions work in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in performance management, talent development, and coaching leaders
High proficiency with data analysis, HR analytics, and HCM platforms
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive outcomes in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication skills and a bias for clarity, accountability, and action
Ability to build relationships and work well across functions
Experience in a collaborative team environment, delegating workload and responsibilities
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including people development/coaching, objective setting, and measurement skills
Ability to lead and influence associates at all levels
Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Generous PTO
Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
Safety, Holiday, and Celebration events
Company
Lodge Cast Iron
Lodge is America's largest and oldest manufacturer of cast iron cookware.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Mike Otterman
CEO/President
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