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Spartech

Plastics manufacturing and related computer products

Human Resource Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Stamford, CT, USA
In PersonOn-site at the Stamford, Connecticut facility; some travel is required.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
  • At least five years of human resources experience in a manufacturing environment; union experience is helpful.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced E-time is preferred.
  • Experience in multiple human resources disciplines is preferred.
  • Previous payroll or benefits experience is helpful.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present a point of view professionally in varied business situations.
  • A consultative style and the ability to develop credible relationships with business partners.
  • An innovative mindset and the ability to identify new ways to solve work problems with differentiated solutions.
  • The ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with overlapping tasks.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with and lead teams.
  • Strong organization skills and a sense of urgency.
  • The ability to understand business operations from strategic and tactical perspectives.
  • The ability to interface effectively with internal and external employees and business associates at all levels.
  • The ability to develop and present information formally and informally and respond appropriately to questions and issues.
  • The ability to work across functional boundaries.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • The ability to train and mentor managers and individual contributors.
  • Multitasking, project management, and time management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Some travel is required.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for human resources services, policies, and programs.
  • Partner with Directors of Manufacturing and the Plant Manager to provide human resources oversight for the Stamford, Connecticut facility.
  • Manage complex responsibilities in areas including labor negotiations and contract administration, as well as areas outside human resources such as environmental health and safety.
  • Participate on a business unit management team or manage multiple human resources duties, such as recruitment and employee development.
  • Work with the Vice President of Human Resources and client groups to design organizational structures, business processes, and systems that support strategic goals.
  • Create a high-performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
  • Guide managers on benefits, compensation, training, recruiting, workforce planning, conflict management, and performance management.
  • Ensure policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and local regulations and are consistently administered.
  • Handle operational human resources issues including job description development, hiring, retention, succession planning, legal compliance, termination reviews, transfers, and communications.
  • Oversee human resources responsibilities for assigned business unit teams and shared service functions.
  • Implement short- and long-term plans to support performance and innovation within the Human Resources department.
  • Promote processes that deliver positive return on investment and value to internal and external customers.
  • Monitor metrics such as turnover and attendance to help locations or functional areas manage their workforce and maximize productivity and effectiveness.
  • Make human resources decisions that positively impact the organization’s financial results.
  • Create a motivational environment of accountability.
  • Foster teamwork across levels and functions.
  • Promote change and influence others in making difficult decisions.
  • Interact and present to Vice Presidents, General Managers, and Senior Vice Presidents.
  • Perform projects required by the business, functional unit, or Human Resources organization, and other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Union experience.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced E-time.
  • Experience in multiple human resources disciplines.
  • Previous payroll or benefits experience.

About the company

Spartech is a plastics company with a history rooted in wood products, evolving into plastics and computer-related businesses. It designs and manufactures plastic products and packaging solutions, often through processing, extrusion, and compounding capabilities, to serve various industries. The company expanded its capabilities over time by acquiring other plastics businesses, broadening its material formulations and processing methods. It differentiates itself through a long track record of strategic reorganizations and growth via acquisitions, culminating in its acquisition by the private equity firm Nautic Partners. The goal is to deliver scalable plastic-based products and packaging solutions to customers while expanding capabilities and market reach through selective acquisitions and partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maryland Heights, Missouri

Founded

1960

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What believers are saying

  • March 25, 2026 marked stronger liquidity and capital for reinvestment in facilities.
  • Management targets healthcare diagnostics, EV battery systems, aerospace transparencies, and energy storage.
  • Supply reliability wins, like MediSheet stock availability, support share gains with regulated manufacturers.

What critics are saying

  • The December 2025 Muncie plant closure eliminated all positions and disrupted manufacturing continuity.
  • Spartech’s transformation depends on new equity holders and ABL financing after heavy deleveraging.
  • Private-equity ownership and portfolio reshaping invite another sale, restructuring, or existential refinancing stress.

What makes Spartech unique

  • Andy Filson relaunched Spartech in January 2026 around specialty materials execution.
  • Spartech’s Innovation Center spans formulation, piloting, and scale-up across multiple chemistries.
  • Royalite and MediSheet anchor defensible niches in ESD, medical packaging, and thermoformed sheets.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

25%
PR Newswire
Aug 3rd, 2023
Royalite® Thermoplastic Solutions Include Conductive Plastics And Anti-Stat Products For Permanent Protection Against Electrostatic Discharge

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Royalite® offers thermoplastic solutions for products requiring dissipative properties, both conductive plastics and anti-stat. These material solutions are designed to provide permanent protection against electrostatic discharge for sensitive devices during manufacture, assembly, and storage.According to Eric Lattanner, Senior Product Manager - Royalite, "Royalite's innovative conductive plastics feature several material chemistries for manufacturing shipping containers, sensitive software chips, aviation fuel caps, and temporary floor material vital to avionics assembly. Our anti-stat products are made with PETG, APET, rPET, or HIPS materials and are ideal for medical, electronic, and food packaging or any other product where controlling and minimizing static buildup and discharge is required."Spartech also offers Royalite® Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) thermoplastic sheet that meets permanent static protection requirements and minimum static decay requirements outlined in MIL-B-81705C and NFPA Code 99 specifications.Other specific material benefits of UL® listed Royalite® dissipative products include that it's available in anti-static rigid sheet for delivering high stiffness and abrasion resistance, excellent thermoformability, and dimensional stability – ideal for today's robotic material handling systems. Added features cover superior impact-resistance and the fabrication capabilities to machine, saw, drill, rout, and grind the material.About Our ValueAt Spartech, everything we do is focused on helping make the products we use, and the world in which we live, safer, easier, and better

PR Newswire
Aug 1st, 2023
Medical Packaging Manufacturer Utilizes Medisheet® Material To Produce Mounting Cards That Securely Retain Medical Devices Within Sterile Packaging

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered materials and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the use of MediSheet® to securely retain medical devices on mounting cards placed within sterile packaging ensuring safe device retention during shipment, storage and ultimately surgery.This material solution delivered all the material characteristics the manufacturer required to handle die-cutting of intricate retention tabs that wouldn't crack or break. Spartech can also digitally imprint on MediSheet® if requested.MediSheet® is an easier-to-use and more sustainable option to package surgical, dental, and other medical devices. Tweet this Spartech announces the use of MediSheet® to securely retain medical devices on mounting cards placed within sterile packaging ensuring safe device retention during shipment, storage and ultimately surgery.According to Kendall Faulstich, Spartech Strategic Accounts Manager, "MediSheet® is a specialty grade HDPE, co-poly polyethylene medical grade material that is an easier-to-use and more sustainable option to package surgical, dental, and other medical devices. Spartech's proprietary formulation and manufacturing process (QA specifications and procedures in place) minimizes embedded particulates for a "clean" mounting card and provides a sturdy, lighter weight choice for any medical packaging manufacturer."Spartech also provided supply chain reliability by having MediSheet® in stock and ready for manufacturing to avoid delivery delays

PR Newswire
Jan 25th, 2023
Spartech Launches New Website: "Improving The Shape Of Tomorrow." Intuitive User Experience Delivers Easier Access To Essential Product And Company Information

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces the launch of their new website at www.spartech.com . The site is based on the theme of "Improving the shape of tomorrow. The business of bringing innovation to life" and was designed to deliver the most intuitive user experience possible through many robust features that users require:The new Spartech website is based on the theme of “Improving the shape of tomorrow. The business of bringing innovation to life” and was designed to deliver the most intuitive user experience possible through many robust features that users require.Enhanced search capabilities through three independent search functions for quickly and easily finding products and solution types by marketSearchable resources library that offers a wide range of industry, company, and product information in both document and video formatsComplete specialized solutions sections with specific products, material types, applications, markets and links to more detailed informationEasy to access, detailed information on innovation, operational excellence, quality assurance and safetyA new SurfaceChoice™ Design Center where the user can simply filter their search to instantly locate the exact decorative film and color required"We're not the same company we were a decade ago or even a few years back," states Suzanne Fenton, Spartech Sr