Human Resources Director

Job Description
Job Description
Director of Human Resources
JBM is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join its executive leadership team and help shape the future of the organization’s people strategy. This is not a maintenance role — it’s an opportunity to build, influence, and elevate. You’ll step into a company with a strong foundation and play a key role in strengthening employee engagement, driving organizational effectiveness, and preparing the business for future leadership transitions.

If you’re someone who can balance strategy with execution and isn’t afraid to have a voice at the table, this is a highly visible and impactful role. JBM Packaging, based in Lebanon, Ohio, is a purpose-driven organization committed to delivering
“better solutions, better lives, better world.”
With a strong focus on sustainability and paper-based packaging solutions, JBM partners with customers to reduce environmental impact while investing deeply in its people and community.

A cornerstone of JBM’s culture is its Fair Chance Program, providing meaningful employment opportunities and support systems that help individuals build stable, successful futures.

What You’ll Do
Lead succession planning and workforce strategy to support long-term business growth
Drive employee engagement and alignment with company purpose, vision, and values
Partner with executive leadership to translate business goals into people-focused initiatives
Build and lead a high-performing HR team
Oversee and elevate JBM’s Fair Chance Program and related community partnerships
Implement and improve performance management, training, and career development programs
Establish and track HR metrics and organizational KPIs
Act as a key resource for employee relations, compliance, and risk management
Serve as a strategic advisor with the confidence to challenge and influence leadership
What You’ll Bring
10–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
Strong background in organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and workforce planning
Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment is highly preferred
Ability to operate as a “player-coach” — strategic but hands-on
Confidence to contribute at the executive level with a strong point of view
Why Join JBM
You’ll join a company that is stable, growing, and deeply rooted in its values—with leadership that is committed to investing in people and doing business the right way.

This is a chance to

Sit at the executive table and influence real decisions
Build and shape HR strategy in a meaningful way
Make an impact through a purpose-driven culture and community initiatives
Help guide the organization through key leadership transitions and future growth