Manager Labor Relations

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: CHICAGO,IL

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat
bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee,
Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know
Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers,
offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest
products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide
a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes
development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Description:

Come join the largest baking company in the world and
our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

Great Annual Salary
range - $100,100 - $130,100

Annual
Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive
Benefits Package

Paid
Time Off

401k
& Company Match

BASIC PURPOSE/SCOPE

BBU seeks a Labor Relations Manager to support sales, manufacturing and distribution operations by leading contract negotiations, providing day-to-day counseling and participating in special project work. The successful candidate will operate within a matrix organization with primary reporting responsibility to the Director of Labor Relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

The Labor Relations Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Represent BBU as the chief spokesperson in collective bargaining with unions for multiple functions.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel, as well as tactical guidance, to internal stakeholders in support of business priorities.
• Effectively model and understand the cost impact related to bargaining proposals/contract settlements.
• Collect and analyze internal and external data for use in developing labor strategy and formulating bargaining proposals.
• Provide coaching, guidance and training to build and promote best practices in the area of contract administration and labor-management relations.
• Work closely with business leaders to proactively respond to shifting business needs and associated labor implications.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with union counterparts to support mutually beneficial initiatives and resolve disputes and grievances.
• Direct multi-functional teams in preparation of negotiations.
• Draft precise and effective internal and external communications.
• Assist in preparing for arbitrations and other legal or administrative agency hearings.
• Serve as Company trustee on multi-employer health and welfare and pension funds.

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Position Requirements:

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this role successfully, the following list represents the knowledge, skills and abilities the Labor Relations Manager must possess to carry out each duty satisfactorily:

• Highly motivated and competitive self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Abilitiy to lead through persuasion and influence in stressful situations and to earn the respect of business partners.
• Critical thinker who can quickly indentify issues and develop creative and strategic solutions.
• Ability to manage in a complex matrix environment and build consensus with internal and external partners.
• Willingness and ability to drive change that enables maximum operational efficiency and productivity in a competitive marketplace.
• Ability to compile and analyze business data for purpose of formulating labor strategies and managing cost impact of proposals/settlement to business.
• Ability to organize and prioritize competing business demands and capacity to delegate appropriately.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% with extended overnight travel required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate posseses the following education and experience:

• 3-6 years of experience in Human Relations, Labor Relations or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands on labor relations experience.
• Bargaining experience preferably in a manufacting or sales enviorment. First chair preferred.
• BA in Labor Relations, Human Relations or related field. MA or JD preferred.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a
policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees
regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual
orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected
by law.