Robert J. Slater

**** **** ****

Andover, Ohio **003

440-***-****

accvw1@r.postjobfree.com

Experience Record

Possess a broad based generalist background in Industrial Management

gained through twenty years of experience in industry and business. Have a

strong achievement record in Personnel Administration, labor relations,

safety and employee communications. In both business and outside

activities, have demonstrated the ability to accomplish the organization's

goals through positive people relations.

Safety:

. Have been responsible for the safety administration for five

different companies.

. Knowledgeable in OSHA and MSHA standards and have participated in

several OSHA and MSHA compliance reviews.

. Experienced in the development of programs and policies to meet the

requirements of industries based on investigation and hazard

evaluations and analysis.

* Successfully negotiated a 70% reduction in fines for one location's

OSHA site specific inspection.

. Directed Workman's Comp programs in both state and self-funded

systems, including the Ohio 10 step OBWC program.

. Familiar with industrial hygiene procedures with the emphasis in

noise and dust sampling and controls. Possess a very strong

background in the area of silica dust problems.

. Experienced in security and emergency procedures as directed by

regulatory agencies.

. Experienced and trained in OHSAS 18001 safety program certification

and qualifying as an 18001 auditor.

* Attained 1 gold and 4 silver rankings from the National Rail

Contractors Association based on safety performance and safety

program. Ranked in the top five contractors in entire US for 2009.

Environmental:

. Administered the environmental programs for three different companies.

. Experienced in the environmental permitting process, both initially

and annually.

. Knowledgeable in air quality programs, SPPC, SW2, and residual waste

programs

Employee Communications:

. Very experienced and adept in communicating with employees and other

levels of the organization in both oral and written methods.

. Familiar with the Deming Concepts, Quality Circles, and other worker

participation programs.

. Implemented and published the organization newsletter for the

Ashtabula Agricultural Society membership.

* Developed an employee communication and participation program which

was instrumental in converting a fragmented work force into one

which was willing to work with management to meet the organization's

goals, and which was featured in a national employee involvement

magazine

Training:

. Established and conducted training programs for hourly, supervisory,

and salaried personnel in security, EHS, substance abuse, and

management practices in both production and transportation sectors.

. Knowledgeable in employee orientations and in conducting required

OSHA, MSHA FRA and DOT training.

. Certified as an MSHA trainer by MSHA and as an OSHA approved trainer

for both the 30 and 10 hour OSHA certifications

Personnel Administration:

. Administered the Personnel departments for four different companies,

with union, non-union, and open shop environments.

. Knowledgeable in wage and salary programs and conventional and self-

funded benefit plans.

. Possess a comprehensive knowledge in EEO, and in discrimination and

harassment cases and policies.

* Twice have taken departments which were in disarray due to turnover

and management within the department, and developed them to the

extent that they were used as training models for other plants.

. Administered the DOT and driver programs for 4 different companies,

encompassing both local and over the road operations.

Work History

Atlas Railroad Construction Co. 6/07 10/13

Eighty Four, PA.

Director of Human Resources & Safety

Responsible for all corporate activities regarding Human Resources and

Safety for this organization's multi-state

work sites, and all contracted project work sites.

. Successfully defeated union organizing campaign and successfully

defended company position in four discrimination cases.

. Attained 1 gold and 3 silver rankings in the past 4 years from

National Rail Contractors Ass. based on the safety performance and

safety program. Ranked in the top 5 contractors in US for 2009.

R W Sidley, Inc. 7/00 4/07

Painesville, Oh.

Plant Manager 1/06 4/07

Responsible for all operations at the Ashtabula building supply store

including P&L, sales, distribution and supervision. Position eliminated in

restructuring.

Safety Manager 7/00 1/06

Responsible for corporate activities in the areas of safety,

transportation, and environmental actions for this 500 employee corporation

with 21 sites in a three state area and operations involving mining, land

development, building material production and distribution, transportation,

and building component manufacturing.

. Three times received a superior rating from the NRMCA for the

corporation's safety performance and accident reduction.

. Designed and implemented a facility audit and incentive program which

resulted in an improved customer presentation and an improved company

brand

French's Inc.

10/98 7/00

Andover, Ohio

Corporate Human Resource Manager

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Resource

function for this corporation's three divisions; French's Inc.,

Consolidated Construction Products Inc., and Valley Building Centers, and

its twelve facilities in a five state area.

. Initiated and developed the HR function for this organization as it

did not exist prior to my hiring.

Iten Industries

Corporate Personnel Manager

The Glastic Company Plant

Personnel Manager

Rockwell International

Staff Industrial Engineer

Hoerner Waldorf Corporation Plant

Industrial Engineer

Plant

Personnel Manager

Education

Kent State University Completed

three years toward degrees in Human Resources

Administration and Industrial Engineering

University of Buffalo Certification: OSHA 30 Hour for

General Industry

Certification: Maritime Security

Officer

Maynard Institute

Certification: Industrial Engineering Technology

Minnesota Institute Certification: Human Resources

Administration

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Certification: OSHA

Outreach General Industry Instructor

Certification: OSHA 10 hour for construction

American Red Cross Certification: CPR/First Aid

Instructor

Outside Activities

Ashtabula Agricultural Society

National Society for Human Resource Management

Ashtabula County Safety Committee SHRM --

Ashtabula Chapter

Ohio Contractor's Association Safety Committee American Society of

Safety Engineers

National Railroad Construction Association Construction &

Manufacturing Advisory Committees

Safety Committee: Training Subcommittee ASSE: Northeast Ohio Chapter

National Fire Protection Association

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