Human Resources Director

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