Human Resources Leader - Supply Chain

Overview

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

Position Summary: The Human Resources Leader - Supply Chain serves as a strategic partner within the manufacturing organization across all shifts, driving alignment between human capital initiatives and operational objectives. Acting as the lead HR presence on the production floor, this role is instrumental in shaping workforce strategies, leveraging labor market intelligence to inform talent planning, and ensuring seamless execution of core HR functions.

The position also plays a critical role in cultivating a high-performance, compliant, and engaged workplace culture that supports long-term business success.

Relocation assistance available.

• Serves as subject matter expert in the development and execution of strategic employee relations initiatives across manufacturing operations, ensuring consistent application of policies and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and respect. Partners with management to proactively identify workplace trends, mitigate risks, and implements employee engagement and retention strategies aligned with operational goals.
• Conducts regular floor walks to increase visibility, actively build trust with employees, leads, and supervisors. Identifies challenges early and drives collaborative solutions.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns on the manufacturing floor across all shifts.
• Leads investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and misconduct; documents findings and recommends appropriate actions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Partners with the Learning & Development team to identify and implement training solutions that address employee relations trends, improve supervisor-employee communication, and promote a positive work environment; utilize data from employee concerns, investigations, and performance issues to proactively shape training programs focused on conflict resolution, workplace conduct, and compliance.
• Partners with Safety team to investigate and address Safety and workplace violence incidents.
• Collaborates with the VP of People on high risk or complex cases to minimize legal exposure.
• Facilitates Stay Interviews to gather insights and improve employee retention.
• Conducts Exit Interviews to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Tracks and reports on ER-related metrics (e.g., turnover, disciplinary actions, absenteeism, Stay Interviews, Exit interviews).

• Provides coaching and support to managers and supervisors on effective people management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary practices.
• Guides the corrective action process to ensure outcomes are fair, transparent, and legally compliant.
• Assists in developing and documenting performance improvement plans as needed.
• Conducts training for supervisors and employees on policies, behavioral expectations, and legal compliance.
• Partners with managers and the Learning & Development team to identify skill gaps and training needs on the production floor; support the design and delivery of technical, safety, and development programs that enhance workforce capabilities and drive operational efficiency.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for workplace medical accommodation requests, ensuring timely and confidential handling of employee needs.
• Coordinates interactive process meetings between employees, managers, and relevant stakeholders to determine effective accommodations.
• Collaborates with Safety team to ensure accommodations meet both employee needs and workplace safety standards.
• Partners with department managers to assess and implement reasonable…