Scott A. Nally, SPHR

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Chicago, IL 60657

708-***-****

ace3n9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced Human Resources executive with experience in Operations Management. Human Resources areas

of expertise include: Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition & Management, Succession Planning,

Performance Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Labor Relations, Union Avoidance, Six

Sigma and Lean Manufacturing programs in both union and non-union environments. Operations experience

includes manufacturing and equipment installation, with P&L responsibility.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

ATKORE INTERNATIONAL (formerly Tyco Electrical Metal Products), Chicago, IL 2010 – May 2014

Atkore International is a global industry leader in the manufacture of galvanized steel tubes and pipes,

electrical conduit, armored wire and cable, metal framing systems and building components; serving a wide

range of construction, electrical, fire and security, mechanical and automotive applications.

Director Human Resources – Supply Chain & Operations

Manage all aspects of human resources for the Supply Chain & Operations organization of Atkore International,

with responsibility for 8 locations and over 1,000 employees. Labor relations responsibility for 5 collective

bargaining agreements covering 680 employees.

• Played key role in the sale of Tyco Electrical Metal Products to a private equity firm (CD&R)

managing a number of critical HR issues including the development of new benefit systems, a

top to bottom skill based evaluation of talent and a new HRIS/Payroll system. Sale completed

on time and without business interruption.

• Partnered with Senior Leadership in development and implementation of Atkore’s Goal Deployment

Process (Hoshin Kanri) resulting in real organizational changes such as a reduction in recruitment Time

to Fill by reducing Working Capital Days from 84 to 72 in the first year.

• Led negotiations with the United Steelworkers and Teamsters through critical company

reorganizations, securing essential cost containment initiatives including a consolidation of 87

jobs to 9, the hard freeze of a legacy pension plan and increasing union employees’ healthcare

contributions by 15%.

• Implemented new Compensation Plans, including realignment and standardization of Bonus

Plans instituting a new culture of Accountability / Performance.

• Launched Atkore’s new Talent Acquisition and Performance Management Systems, including new

recruitment, interviewing and selection process as well as an internal organization leadership review

process.

• Successfully managed several OFCCP and DOL audits with no significant findings.

• Recognized by Senior Leadership for Top Grading HR staff to improve service to internal

customers.

TYCO INTERNATIONAL – SIMPLEXGRINNELL 2003 – 2010

Tyco is a diversified global company and leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and

detection products and services.

Operations Manager – Pittsburgh District (2009 – 2010)

P&L responsibility for $10 million Fire Alarm and Electronics installation organization. (12 installers, 3

Engineers and 2 Project Managers).

• Grew business by 10% in one year.

• Implemented project management tracking process resulting in improvement in margins.

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Director Human Resources – Northern Operations (2003 – 2009)

Managed all aspects of human resources for the North Operations of a $2 billion Alarm/Detection and Fire

Suppression business, with responsibility for over 4,500 employees.

• Created and Implemented HR Training Program and Manual designed to insure compliance and

conformity with policies and procedures across 40 local offices in the US and 20 in Canada.

• Implemented new organization leadership review process focused on talent management and succession

planning, including targeted development plans for diversity employees.

• Implemented 360 degree evaluations and Birkman Personality Profile Assessments for leaders.

SIEMENS POWER GENERATION CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC 2001 – 2003

Siemens is an integrated technology company focused on Energy, Healthcare, Industry and Infrastructure &

Cities Sectors as a global leader in market and technology positions worldwide.

Human Resources Manager

Managed all aspects of human resources in a $400 million, union-free manufacturing facility of 950 employees.

• Created HR Strategic Plan to align organization objectives with business.

• Developed and implemented extensive new hire orientation process, including pre-employment training.

The success of these programs resulted in a turnover rate below 2%.

• Certified Six Sigma greenbelt.

• Managed successful union avoidance campaign, resulting in a Company victory in the representation

election by more than 67%.

CENTRAL COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC., Richmond, VA 1999 – 2001

Central Coca-Cola Bottling Company was one of the founding franchises of Coca-Cola and the ninth largest

independent bottler of Coke products in the United States before its sale in 2003 to Coca-Cola Enterprises.

Director of Administration & Human Resources

Directed all human resources programs for $120 million multi-divisional company comprised of 600 union-free

employees in over 20 locations covering 5 states.

• Revised compensation program to reward performance, resulting in increased sales volume of more

profitable packages.

• Implemented interviewing and training programs, resulting in a reduction in turnover by 50%.

• Developed and implemented employee engagement surveys.

• Developed and implemented enhanced corporate communications programs.

DIVERSITY FOOD PROCESSING, Petersburg, VA 1998 – 1999

Diversity Food Processing was developed as the first minority-owned beef-processing plant approved under

Burger King's Diversity Action Council Development Program.

Manager of Human Resources

Managed human resources operations for $100 million, union-free company with 150 employees.

• Developed and implemented new recruiting program, resulting in a reduction of turnover by 75%.

• Company was purchased by Con-Agra in July and closed in June of 1999.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER, Various Locations 1990 – 1998

International Paper is a global leader in the paper and packaging industry with manufacturing operations in

North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and North Africa.

Manager Operations / Human Resources, Richmond Folding Carton (1994 – 1998)

Operations Manager for finishing department of 42 employees as well as serving as Human Resource Manager

for $42 million, union-free plant with 250 employees.

• Coordinated with Lead Team to implement self-directed work systems, reducing the layers of

management from 5 to 3, while maintaining the size of the hourly workforce.

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• Assumed production and operations responsibility for three-shift finishing/shipping department.

Utilizing lean management process, improved productivity of finishing department by over 200%.

• Led team of hourly employees to design and implement a new attendance policy, reducing absenteeism

by 40%.

Division Manager Human Resources, Strathmore Paper (1990 – 1994)

Directed all HR operations for Strathmore Paper, comprised of six manufacturing locations in MA and one in

WI with a total of 1200 employees, 850 of which were represented by various locals of the UPIU.

• Served as chief company spokesperson during labor negotiations for six contracts. Local negotiations

resulted in first agreement with the UPIU in over 6 years, breaking the union’s plan for a national strike.

• Implemented Quality Improvement Programs (QIP) focusing on employee involvement and cost

reductions.

WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY, Various Locations 1980 – 1990

Westinghouse Electric Company was a provider of power generation, transmission & distribution services,

technology and equipment to utility and industrial customers in the worldwide electric power industry.

Human Resources & Operations Management Positions

Held various Human Resources and Manufacturing Management positions in Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD

and other locations. Scope consisted of labor relations, union avoidance, finance & budgeting, quality

programs and strategic planning.

• Manager Special Services, Corporate (1988-1990) Developed and directed company

campaigns to win union representation elections. Developed and conducted training programs on

maintaining a union-free workforce through employee involvement.

• Manager Corporate Human Resources (1987-1988) Served on company committee during

national labor negotiations. Key contact for HR and Staff managers at field locations regarding

employee relations issues.

• Division Manager Human Resources (1984-1987) Managed human resources activities for

Aerospace Electronics division. Served as company spokesperson in local labor negotiations. Led

effort to swap 450 IBEW represented employees with 125 IUE represented employees between

manufacturing facilities.

• Manufacturing Supervisor (1982-1984) Led hourly workforce to exceed performance

objectives.

• Human Resources Development Program (1980-1982) Developmental program for high

potential HR hires.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

University of Maryland

MBA, Organizational Behavior/Industrial Relations

GPA: 3.6 / 4.0; Awarded Research Scholarship

West Virginia University

BS, Business/Personnel

GPA: 3.9 / 4.0; Magna Cum Laude

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Received Outstanding Student Award

Certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR)

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Certified Lominger Voices 360 Assessments

Certified in Birkman and DISC Personality Profile Assessments

Certified in DDI – Interaction Management Training and Targeted Selection

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