Associate Relations Leader
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America
Georgia, USA · grovetown, ga, usa
Posted on Dec 13, 2025
MAU is hiring an Associate Relations Leader in Augusta, GA. As an Associate Relations Leader, you will lead and support MAU associates at the John Deere facility, ensuring staffing success, strong associate engagement, and compliance with HR and safety policies.
Benefits Package
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Holidays (11)
- Paid Vacation
- Great work environment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Care Partners Program
- Health Club Reimbursement Program
- Additional supplemental benefit programs
- 401k
- Salary Continuation
- Educational Reimbursement
- FMLA available after 12 months of service
- Monday – Friday | 5:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Periodic nights and weekends may be required based on client needs
- Site Manager
- Branch Operations Manager
- Outsource Supervisor
- Corporate Support Functions
- High School Diploma
- 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in Human Resources or a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s Degree
- SHRM PHR or SHRM-CP certification
- Lean Greenbelt certification
- Root Cause Analysis training
- Strong analytical, math, and reasoning abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Customer and client-focused mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ethical conduct and personal credibility
- Ability to coach, counsel, and resolve associate issues professionally and confidentially
- Oversee MAU associate staffing at the John Deere site and ensure performance targets are met
- Collaborate with department leadership to understand staffing needs and deadlines
- Coordinate onboarding, including PIT training, and ensure associates are properly prepared for work
- Promote a safe work environment through BBS observations, engagement, and accountability
- Lead incident investigations and ensure proper reporting and follow-up actions
- Enforce MAU personal conduct rules and policies
- Serve as the primary contact for site communications and policy updates
- Maintain compliance with Leader Standard Work for the Site Manager and team
- Conduct safety audits and manage associate engagement initiatives
- Track performance and attendance, report absences, and complete required documentation
- Manage associate terminations, completions, and assignment transitions
- Ensure weekly payroll is submitted and verified for accuracy
- Maintain accuracy in Fieldglass (VMS) and other reporting tools
- Work environments vary from office settings to manufacturing areas
- Exposure to process equipment and powered industrial vehicles may occur
- Facilities may be non-temperature controlled or GMP clean rooms
- Lift 5–20 lbs periodically; up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Stand and walk for up to 8 hours
- Climb stairs multiple times daily
- Limited travel required
- Flexibility needed for occasional overnight or extended travel for training or startup support